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"Michael" wrote in message
All Arrows suck compared to either Cirrus or Bonanza. Thing is, when I fly with people in their Arrows, I don't have to bail them out. You're suggesting that the problem is the airplane? No, it's more complex than that. It's a combination of airplane and marketing. The plane isn't really any more (or less!) demanding than one of the big-engine Bonanzas or late-model Mooneys, but generally a private pilot with 150 hours and no instrument rating contemplating the purchase of a late-model Mooney or Bonanza is told that it's a really bad idea. The Cirrus markets to that segment. I'm curious about these numbers. Do you have any cite to back them? And, who tells these pilots that a late model Mooney or A35 is a bad idea? Beech or Money's sales departments? Exactly where does this alleged warning come from such that it isn't equally available to potential Cirrus customers? If your facts are correct, who's at fault? The engine issues are still a drag. But there's nothing comparable in terms of performance and servicability at that price. V35S Bonanza, new paint, new interior, factory reman engine. Glass panel (now STC'd). TKS Weeping wings (with a better system than the Cirrus has, now STC'd). Slightly faster on the same fuel burn. Fifth seat for when you need it. Much nicer handling, lands slower, better rough field airplane. All for less than half the price of an equivalently equipped Cirrus. And maintenance costs? Anyway, I should have been more clear. I was referring to the cost of the engine only. Not really any current options. Annoying. moo |
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