The T Tail Lance is an unstable aircraft with a stabilator that flies
after the
wing does, and it is unsafe.

If you want speed, look at a Mooney. If you want space and comfort in a
four
place you cannot go past an Arrow. If you want a great plane for not a lot
of
money look at a Comanche 250 or 260.

Geez, Pat -- you taking some sort of assertiveness training, or what? :-)
Excuse me while I disagree with just about everything you said...

1. I've heard the T-tail Lance is an outstanding aircraft, that -- due to
its undeserved reputation -- is a real bargain on the used market. I
believe MU-2 Mike can comment on that from personal experience.

2. For optimal space and comfort in a 4-place plane, you'll want something
other than an Arrow. It's not very fast (my fixed-gear Pathfinder, with the
same fuselage as the Arrow, is as fast), can't carry very much (my useful
load is hundreds of pounds higher) and you get the expense of retractable
gear for no apparent reason.

It's also not the most spacious plane inside. Mary, the kids, 200 pounds of
luggage, and I all fit inside Atlas just fine -- but it's not what I would
call "spacious".

3. I agree with your assessment of the Comanche, although as with all old
planes you've got to be very careful not to buy a money-pit. A friend of
mine on the field in Iowa City purchased a beautiful old Comanche 400
(admittedly a higher dollar, sexier version of the venerable Comanche) that
has cost him something in excess of $35K just to get into flying shape.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
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