Thanks for the flight! Question, have u ever flown the lighter less powered warrior? Much difference in handling? Always wanted to fly a commanche! MP is inop,,is that is what is said?
MP works but the placard is "Reads 2" Low" which is does. The MP on the EDM-830 is correct but isn't a replacement for the original steam gauge. I've flow many of the PA28s from the 160HP Warrior, Archer, and Arrow III and IV, as well as the 235 Dakota. In air handling is somewhat similar across the long wing pipers in terms of control forces. Comanche is very different when it comes to drag (it doesn't have much) and landing. The Comanche has a laminar flow wing like a Mooney (or P-51) - when these wings stall there's no cushion or 'mush' so you don't have a lot of margin to save a high flair if you run out of energy. The wing is also mounted very low with a high incidence angle - so it floats in ground effect better than anything else I've flown. Combined this with a nose wheel the same diameter as the mains (great for soft field BTW) it's hard to not three point unless you nail the final speed almost perfect for the current weight. It's easier using less than full flaps when runway length isn't a concern. All in a all a great flying and handling airplane and keeps you on your toes to make consistently good landings.
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Thanks for the flight! Question, have u ever flown the lighter less powered warrior? Much difference in handling? Always wanted to fly a commanche!
MP is inop,,is that is what is said?
MP works but the placard is "Reads 2" Low" which is does. The MP on the EDM-830 is correct but isn't a replacement for the original steam gauge.
I've flow many of the PA28s from the 160HP Warrior, Archer, and Arrow III and IV, as well as the 235 Dakota. In air handling is somewhat similar across the long wing pipers in terms of control forces. Comanche is very different when it comes to drag (it doesn't have much) and landing. The Comanche has a laminar flow wing like a Mooney (or P-51) - when these wings stall there's no cushion or 'mush' so you don't have a lot of margin to save a high flair if you run out of energy. The wing is also mounted very low with a high incidence angle - so it floats in ground effect better than anything else I've flown. Combined this with a nose wheel the same diameter as the mains (great for soft field BTW) it's hard to not three point unless you nail the final speed almost perfect for the current weight. It's easier using less than full flaps when runway length isn't a concern.
All in a all a great flying and handling airplane and keeps you on your toes to make consistently good landings.
That style trim confuses me. I've trained in warriors and archers with the traditional wheel. Were you mostly trimming up or down?
@@TheBeedeegee up - you need a lot of trim at each phase transition as you slow down but especially going to full flaps on final
Thank you for the short flight and landing...liking the view...tail number ?
@@craigh3381 thanks
GA at one time was affordable for the average person. Those times are long gone.
It can get expensive but there are still opportunities out there. Partnerships and flying clubs can help bring the cost down substantial
How often do you post on UA-cam? Just found your channel earlier today
depends on how much I'm able to get out to fly