I limited my search to the C's and the PA-39's while favoring the C. I wanted upgraded panel as I thought, and still think, that they look a bit more modern which might help on resale, and I like it better. I preferred the non-CR as they perform slight better and some of the CR components are a bit rarer and sometimes pricier.

Realy, in todays market, there is not much difference between a B and a C if the B has been converted to Alternators and has an upgraded panel with a std T layout. Yes the C has the thicker stab, but I haven't noticed any difference in flight between the two, except possibly a few knots in speed, but that is hard to track as there are so many airframe variables. The only thing I did notice is that ice doesn't build as fast on the larger radius tail feathers, but I never had controllability issues with the thin tail in ice either, even though it looked ugly!

-Zach

Some might argue that you would be better off buying a "B" even if it had generators as then you could convert to Plane Power alternators rather than have the Piper system that was put in the "C".

Don

Is the Interav system paralleling system or does it use the main/aux voltage regulation system that Piper was using in the late 60's and early 70's.

I like the right side location of the baggage door on the earlly models as it's easy to load and unload items without walking around the airplane. This ease also encourages loading in the back where the aft weight helps move the cg to a more efficient position.

I also like the enclosed baggage compartment that allows storage of items in the airplane where they cannot be seen and tempt a thief when the airplane is tied down overnight.

I have not flown a B or C model, but when I sit in one I sense the added height of the instrument panel somewhat limits the forward visibility.

Al Powers ICS 2978

Zach

it might look longer because of the additional window