In article , Thomas
Ploch wrote:

SNIP
I am hoping there are some PA-12 pilots out there. I was wondering what
speed you use on final. I did all of my private in the PA-12 and was
taught to be at 75 mph on final but I can't find any specific reference
to the speed.
SNIP

From my syllabus here are the recommended numbers:
Vx=65 mph
Vy=75 mph
V glide = 60 mph
Economy cruise 2200 rpm = 90-95 mph
Normal cruise 2400 rpm = 105 mph
Final 1.3 Vso = 65 mph
Final 1.2 Vso (short field) 60 mph

Trim - Note when flying solo from the front seat there is not enough
aft trim to hold a 60-65 mph altitude while in the landing pattern.

Engine failu Slow to 55 mph on final.

75 is way way too fast especially if you are the only occupant. For me,
solo, 60 mph seemed to work well for full stall landings. For wheel
landings solo add 5 mph.

cheers.... jack, Colchester, Connecticut, U.S.A.