Comanche Owners in MI (PTK)

by **Jeff Carroll** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 4:48 am

Hello. I am considering a Comanche 250/260 in place of my Mooney F model. I would appreciate some editorials on this if someone cares to help.

Also, I would like to check one out at PTK if someone is willing. Thanks.\

Jeff

by **N3322G** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:43 am

Hi Jeff,

Welcome to ICS, smart move. I fly a PA-39 and hope to see you at a fly-in or convention in the furure where you can show off your new-to-you Comanche.

Comanches are a sweet ride. I'd choose among the models depending upon your mission. You'll find several recent posts of other almost- Comanche owners looking for 260B models.

by **Scott Ducey** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:57 am

Before I purchased my Comanche i looked at a Mooney. It is a very different airplane. I guess the overwhelming issue that I had was the cockpit was small in the Mooney. Very small even by Cessna 172 standards. In order to sit with another person in the front the co-pilot had to put their arm around me. When I was trading up from a Piper Archer, i wanted to carry more and go faster. Not 5 knots faster, materially faster. When you look around at different rides, there are not many airplanes that do both. The Comanche has a great useful load AND goes faster.

there is not much that I can say that is bad about the airplane. the common remark is that it is a difficult airplane to land. when you compare this airplane to a Cessna 172, yes it is a more challenging airplane to land. Bottom line, nail your speeds, and your landing will be fine.

I wrote an article for the Flyer titled "Why A Comanche"? I have it posted on my blog at www.twincomanche.blogspot.com.

I really think the Comanche shines on long cross countries. It is such a stable platform, handles the bumps well, and it is roomy. Great speeds and great economy. I have taken my plane from NJ to Oshkosh, Florida, Michigan - I love the airplane. Wouldn't trade it for anything else.

Oh, one last thing - chicks dig Comanches. :-)

Scott Ducey

by **L Blandina** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 4:50 pm

Jeff

I have a 260 in Brighton and would be happy to show and discuss it with you. I'm in the pathfinder.

Leon Blandina
9233P

by **Jeff Carroll** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:51 pm

Thanks, all.

Scott, all you had to say was "chicks dig it" and I am in.

Leon, I call you. Thanks for the offer.

Jeff

by **Scott Ducey** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:04 pm

Well, it is on the top of my due diligence list. Good luck.

Scott

by **EdFred** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 6:39 pm

Another Michigan owner here.