Thanks for the input all.

I think after weighing all the factors, the Cherokee line is the most
logical choice. I think it fits all my requirements for range, speed,
wing location and economy. The only thing is the door. And that's
really only cosmetic and conveinence. Thus, it should be bottom of my
list.


Jim



On 22 Mar 2005 04:48:05 GMT, Blanche wrote:

On 21-Mar-2005, "Paul kgyy" wrote:

There are a lot of Cherokees flying, and they are honest airplanes for
a reasonable price. There is a superb support group (Cherokee Pilots
Assn) and parts are readily available plus it's not hard to find
mechanics that know how to maintain them.

I've got a '69 180. Whenever anyone asks about it, I describe it as
a flying Buick.

Everyone knows how to fix it.
Parts are reasily available.
Good IFR platform.
Good VFR and IFR learning aircraft
Unless you do something *really* stupid, you'll live thru almost
landing (intended or otherwise)
It's not a sportscar, not really spiffy
Most of the one-time ADs have already been taken care of.

Sounds just like a Buick.

On the other hand, to a non-pilot, owning *any* airplane is impressive!