One of the big potential 'gotcha's' with a Cherokee six is that of fuel management; with two main tanks and two tip tanks, totalling 84 usg and no option to select "ALL" on the fuel selector tap, it's all too easy for a pilot inexperienced on type to find himself running on an empty tank, but still have hours of fuel on board.
If you don't catch the situation and select fuel pump "on" and change swiftly to a tank with fuel whilst the engine is coughing and before it actually stops, it can take between 7 and 12 seconds to restart the motor, presupposing that the pilot gets the start procedure right in what will feel like and engine failure.
The second surprise for pilots new to the type is the rate of decent, power off - 1,200-1,400 fpm is typical for a reasonably laden C6, trimmed for 80 kts, with a stationary prop.
I flew 300 hrs in my C6 before moving on to a Saratoga, and loved it to bits - but recognise that, like every aircraft, it had it's wrinkles.
Last edited by wsmempson; 30th Jan 2013 at 09:30.