Greetings to all. I'm currently a V-tail owner but my mission is changing rapidly and I'm shopping for a true 6-seater now. After quite a bit of time lurking here and searching everywhere I have a few issues I can't seem to clear up without asking directly. I'm ruling out the A-36 due to cost and low UL so it's coming down to the PA-32 lineup.
What are the real world speed differences from Cherokee 6-300 to Lance to Saratoga? I'd take the fixed gear for simplicity, maintenance costs and higher UL but don't want to take a beating on the speed.
'Splain to me the fuel system changes from 1978 to 1979. I flew an earlier C-6 years ago and I get the 4 tank 4 position selector but don't get the 4 tank 2 position setup.
Turbocharging. In the Bonanza (Continental) world it's understood that the turbo will burn lots more fuel with a slight speed advantage under 10K feet and climb better and burn more fuel with a speed gain above that. What say you about the Lycoming turbos? Most of my flights will be in the plains (OK, TX, KS and occasionally CO or NM) so I don't need a turbo but if there's no downside it sure opens up the number of candidates.
Thanks in advance for any replies. Sorry for my ignorance.
What are the real world speed differences from Cherokee 6-300 to Lance to Saratoga? I'd take the fixed gear for simplicity, maintenance costs and higher UL but don't want to take a beating on the speed.
'Splain to me the fuel system changes from 1978 to 1979. I flew an earlier C-6 years ago and I get the 4 tank 4 position selector but don't get the 4 tank 2 position setup.
Turbocharging. In the Bonanza (Continental) world it's understood that the turbo will burn lots more fuel with a slight speed advantage under 10K feet and climb better and burn more fuel with a speed gain above that. What say you about the Lycoming turbos? Most of my flights will be in the plains (OK, TX, KS and occasionally CO or NM) so I don't need a turbo but if there's no downside it sure opens up the number of candidates.
Thanks in advance for any replies. Sorry for my ignorance.
