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I love my Cherokee 140, but it is not ideal for me. It is slower than I would like on multi-state cross countries, its useful load is lower than I would like, and I have to choose between carrying a person or baggage in the back seat. I would also like a little more horsepower. (I feel almost disloyal even citing these limitations. It is truly a great little airplane. I may even decide to keep it rather than upgrading. I would just like a little more of everything.)
As I considered the alternatives for upgrade, I started out looking at Arrows since I enjoy the way Pipers ride and fly. I also like this forum and the Piper Flyer community. But then I started looking at Comanches, V-tail Bonanzas and Mooneys. It looks to me like any of them offer superior range and speed for the same amount of purchase money and reasonably close operating and maintenance cost.
I’m not trying to start a war here or ignite arguments. I openly admit there may be something I am missing and I’m hoping to be educated. Frankly, I have grown to respect the opinions of many of you on this forum who own Arrows, and I know you didn’t make your purchase decision without considering alternatives. So, here is my question. For those of you who have logged time in an Arrow and would definitely pick an Arrow over any other single engine retractable, why do you feel that way? What makes an Arrow the best choice?
As I considered the alternatives for upgrade, I started out looking at Arrows since I enjoy the way Pipers ride and fly. I also like this forum and the Piper Flyer community. But then I started looking at Comanches, V-tail Bonanzas and Mooneys. It looks to me like any of them offer superior range and speed for the same amount of purchase money and reasonably close operating and maintenance cost.
I’m not trying to start a war here or ignite arguments. I openly admit there may be something I am missing and I’m hoping to be educated. Frankly, I have grown to respect the opinions of many of you on this forum who own Arrows, and I know you didn’t make your purchase decision without considering alternatives. So, here is my question. For those of you who have logged time in an Arrow and would definitely pick an Arrow over any other single engine retractable, why do you feel that way? What makes an Arrow the best choice?
