Almost afraid to ask

[N9937c]

Anyone here have any Turbo Arrow time?

Have been flying in one checking out a student and I have to say am fairly impressed with the performance.

But it is still a PIPER.

larry

[Barry]

Yea, I have a few hours in one. Got a Mooney instead ...

[Immelman]

I have several hours (10?) in a Turbo Arrow IV. From what I remember, it was the only arrow I enjoyed flying, that did not seem to be an under-performer like its NA brethren. I actually enjoyed flying it quite a bit. As I recall we flew that airplane from Bellingham down to Reno, and a couple other trips. Full fuel, 3 adults on board, etc, and it was a happy climber on warm summer days in the mountains, but we did not have O2 on board so we kept it below 14K or so.

This was well before I became an airplane owner or even flew a Mooney. How it stacks up to its Mooney counterpart (231/252), however, is probably another story.

[DaV8or]

It stands to reason that if there is a big improvement in the turbo Arrow over the NA version, then there should be a corresponding improvement in the turbo Mooney. The 231 should be faster still and I'm not sure any more money.

[rbridges]

Quote: DaV8or

It stands to reason that if there is a big improvement in the turbo Arrow over the NA version, then there should be a corresponding improvement in the turbo Mooney. The 231 should be faster still and I'm not sure any more money.

[Vref]

From technical and aerodynamical  point of view there is no comparison ...and that's not me but the engineers repairing my aircraft..........though the more expensive pipers might be a choice Meridian, Matrix..

OK I thought this over ...a Arrow IVTurbo...might be a good choice but still ....look at the numbers...........I am living in a part a of the world where a 3.5 liters of avgas cost about 10$

[John Pursell]

Yes, I rented and instructed in a Turbo Arrow. It was a nice plane to fly. All of the issues were with the engine. The TSIO 360 demanded some care in operation. During the same period of time, I flew both the M20K (231) and the Turbo Arrow. Don't remember exact numbers both the Mooney was faster.

[Parker_Woodruff]

M20K will outperform and also look much cooler in the process.

[ToddDPT]

Here is an article comparing the 201 to the turbo arrow

 

http://www.planecheck.com/turboarrow.htm