To P or not to P, that is the question

[bjherron]

Jim,
No problem at all. We are based in Michigan. Today we flew from STL to ARB in MI. It was 90 - 95F at both airports. Passengers were sweating on takeoff and landing, but very comfortable at 17,500 where we were cruising with a ground speed of 215-220. Whole trip was just under 2 hours, something that few light twins can do.

The heat is my only complaint, and we're going to order one of those ice coolers next week to make things better. I haven't had the plane long enough to know how it is during winter, but I suspect it will be MUCH better.

For the CG, it's always near the forward edge. But then again I am 6'5 and my instructor is also 6'. Plus we are always flying with full tanks.

I spent a lot of time looking, it's hard to beat this without spending a lot more on the plane and gas.