hindsight2020
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Hey folks,
Anyody care to comment on the future of parts and airframe support of the Comanche line? Most of the info on the net is 10 years old and looking to see where things are sitting on that airframe.
My Arrow fits my mission, currently leaving me about 188# under gross. Climbs on the TX summer are safe but not exactly comfortable. Cruise is fine considering the fuel economy (14-15NMPG) and cheap acquisition cost. Looking at upgrades for future comfort and/or a growing family, it screams Dakota RG but alas, Piper never made it.
182RG and 250/60 Bos are the alternative and I have some reasons to discount both (for another thread I suppose).
When I look at the Comanche pricing I think to myself perhaps there's a reason they're cheaper? What all say you? As much as I'd be delighted with 6 cylinder climb rates and an additional 20 knots block time, I value the assurance of having parts availability and simplicity of maintenance so I can get in the business of going flying and burn avgas. PA-28s are a delight in that regard and absolutely love that about my arrow. All I read on Comanches online screams "museum" and "specialized mechanic" and that's a deal breaker. Looking at qualified opinions from those BTDT on the PA-24 looking at the next decade of ownership. Thanks!
Anyody care to comment on the future of parts and airframe support of the Comanche line? Most of the info on the net is 10 years old and looking to see where things are sitting on that airframe.
My Arrow fits my mission, currently leaving me about 188# under gross. Climbs on the TX summer are safe but not exactly comfortable. Cruise is fine considering the fuel economy (14-15NMPG) and cheap acquisition cost. Looking at upgrades for future comfort and/or a growing family, it screams Dakota RG but alas, Piper never made it.
182RG and 250/60 Bos are the alternative and I have some reasons to discount both (for another thread I suppose).
When I look at the Comanche pricing I think to myself perhaps there's a reason they're cheaper? What all say you? As much as I'd be delighted with 6 cylinder climb rates and an additional 20 knots block time, I value the assurance of having parts availability and simplicity of maintenance so I can get in the business of going flying and burn avgas. PA-28s are a delight in that regard and absolutely love that about my arrow. All I read on Comanches online screams "museum" and "specialized mechanic" and that's a deal breaker. Looking at qualified opinions from those BTDT on the PA-24 looking at the next decade of ownership. Thanks!