Piper PA-28 Cherokee / Archer
Standard operating procedures (SOP), automated interactive checklists, neural voice copilot readbacks, and flight systems simulation for the Piper PA-28-181 Archer III / Cherokee Series.
Piper PA-28 Cherokee / Archer Checklist Flow in Development
Official airline checklists for the Piper PA-28-181 Archer III / Cherokee Series are currently being developed. You can build the first community SOP checklist for this aircraft, or fly the fully integrated Boeing 737-800 NG flight deck.
Community & User-Submitted SOPs (0)
Custom airline profiles, virtual airline flows, and member procedures for Piper PA-28 Cherokee / Archer.
Be the first aviator to publish custom operational flows for the Piper PA-28 Cherokee / Archer. Checklists created via the Checklist Builder will be listed here.
Full Flight Deck Operational Progression
Cockpit Prep & Preflight Walkaround
Master switch ON, fuel gauges check, pitot heat test, stall tab check, sumps drained from both wings and gascolator.
Engine Start & Avionics Boot
Electric fuel pump ON, prime 2-3 strokes, throttle 1/4", starter engaged, check oil pressure green within 30 seconds.
Taxi & Engine Run-Up (2,000 RPM)
Brakes checked, magnetos checked (max drop 175 RPM, diff 50 RPM), carb heat check, electric fuel pump verified.
Takeoff & Low-Wing Climb
Electric pump ON, flaps set (0° normal, 25° short field), full throttle, rotate 55-60 kts, Vy climb 76 kts, pump OFF at 1,000 ft.
Descent & Pattern Approach
Electric fuel pump ON, fullest tank selected, carb heat ON, flaps 10° downwind, flaps 25° base, flaps 40° final, Vref 66 kts.
Touchdown & Flight Termination
Smooth flare with low-wing ground effect, flaps retracted, electric pump OFF, avionics master OFF, mixture IDLE CUTOFF.
Simulator & Avionics Compatibility
Verified Flight Simulators
Tested on leading flight add-ons
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 / 2024 (Just Flight PA-28 Archer III / Warrior II / Arrow)
- X-Plane 11 / 12 (vFlyteAir PA-28 / Just Flight PA-28)
- Prepar3D (A2A Simulations Piper Cherokee 180)
Key Systems Simulated
Checklist item triggers & flows
Technical Specifications, Trivia & Aviation Resources
In-depth operational references and airframe details for pilots preparing to command the Piper PA-28 Cherokee / Archer.
Always verify fuel tank balance regularly in flight. The PA-28 fuel selector only allows LEFT or RIGHT (there is no "BOTH" setting like a Cessna), so switch tanks every 30 to 45 minutes to keep lateral balance level.
Over 32,000 PA-28 series aircraft have been produced by Piper in Vero Beach, Florida since production began in 1960.
Pilots love the manual "Johnson Bar" flap handle because you can dump full flaps to zero instantaneously on touch-and-go landings.
Because of its low-wing design, the Archer experiences a noticeable "cushion" of ground effect right before touchdown, making smooth grease landings effortless.
Piper Archer III Pilot Operating Handbook
Manufacturer specifications, weight & balance graphs, and emergency checklists.
FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS 2A13)
FAA regulatory type certification limits and airworthiness directives.
Flightradar24 PA-28 Fleet Tracking
Worldwide live flight radar tracking of Piper Cherokee and Archer trainers.