"William Plummer" writes:

The PA28-161 POH I had said Vs0 is 44 kts. 1.3 * 44=57, which is
the FAA recommended speed on final approach.

You have to watch airspeed calibration errors near the stall. VSo for
the PA-28-161 at maximum gross weight is 50 kcas (44 kias), and 1.3 *
50 = 65 kcas (63 kias).

That's exactly what my instructor insisted on when I was doing the
short field landings (on a 1500' runway!).

You were fine then, because stall speed is lower that far below
gross weight.


All the best,


David

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