M20C vs TLS

[itsmekw]

[KLRDMD]

[Parker_Woodruff]

I've got time in the C, F, J, and K.  No longbody experience.  The mid-bodies flew nicer than the short bodies.

[231Pilot]

My time is in the C and the J.  I agree with Parker, the J definitely flies nicer than the C, but the C still isn't a bad ride at all.

[lahso]

Quote: 201Pilot

My time is in the C and the J.  I agree with Parker, the J definitely flies nicer than the C, but the C still isn't a bad ride at all.

[roundout]

They all fly about the same. I've got time in all 3 generations. I prefer the longbody, but that's also what I have the most time in, and what I flew first. That may have something to do with it, who knows. 

[FoxMike]

Over the years I have owned a couple of E models and have flown J and K models.  I currently own a TLS.  The cabin of the TLS is more comfortable than the earlier ones but the smaller ones handle better.   I guess it depends what you use a plane for and how many people travel with you.  The four cylinder engines provide great economy, the bigger engines less.  I did a trip to Panama in January with 3 on board, luggage for two weeks, raft etc.  The trip could have been done in a smaller airplane but the larger cabin was worth the extra gas it takes to push it thru the air.  I also use the airplane to chase down hamburgers.  The TLS is a bit more airplane than you need to do that.  The TLS is a good weather airplane especially in the mountain west.  I would suggest that you buy the airplane that best suits you mission profile.