Paul Tomblin wrote:

what I like best about the Lance is that it's
roomier side-to-side than an Archer or Dakota. Are there any four
seaters
out there that are as wide as a Lance that don't cost too much?



The Cardinal FG or RG are what you're looking for, depending on whether
you want a simple or complex type. They are absolutely huge inside.
Check it out for yourself. Don't let anyone tell you they're not good
planes that don't fly well. They are they best handling Cessnas made,
and they don't land badly, just different than Shyhawks. I have owned a
FG for over 7 years, and I wouldn't trade it for anything out there.
The Cessna RG can be just as reliable as any retract if you have it
worked on by someone who knows what they are doing. Sundowners are a
close second, as they are very roomy. Almost bought one of them. They
are available at bargain prices too, as are some Cardinals. There may
be others that are what you want, maybe a Maule or something. I'm not
that familiar with all that is available.
Bruce Cunningham
N30464 C177A