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Old 02-07-2010, 12:34 PM
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This is a blast to fly! I picked it up in Florida for my father and flew it back to U42. He is semi-retired and figured he needed to get a twin rating. It is a little tough to land, but it just takes some getting used to.
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Old 02-08-2010, 06:18 PM
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I can't get the Twin or single commanche's to land w/o being a 3-pointer or just stiff. Maybe a little balast? Fun little planes though.
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Old 02-08-2010, 07:46 PM
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The Comanche is hard, but the twin you have a couple of options : small nosewheel STC (SA180650)and/or half-flap landings.

Check into the VG STC, too.
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Old 02-08-2010, 09:21 PM
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Nice! I cant wait to start flying our schools Twin Commanche.
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Old 02-09-2010, 06:53 AM
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I really enjoyed flying a buddies 'Twin-Co'. If the time is right and I find a good deal I will seriously consider jumping back into aircraft ownership.

I agree with the half flap, it drastically decreased the embarrassment factor.

Great economics for a light twin too.
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I don't want to start an argument , but it lands okay if trimmed properly (NOT full aft) and the airspeed is right. I recommend an ICS membership - and find a good CFI who has a lot of time in the airplane. It sure is fun to fly.

International Comanche Society
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Originally Posted by ASpilot2be
Nice! I cant wait to start flying our schools Twin Commanche.
Lesson One ... C-O-M-A-N-C-H-E .
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Old 02-09-2010, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by rotorhead1026
Lesson One ... C-O-M-A-N-C-H-E .
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