I do think it's a type specific thing. Eg. In one of the aircraft I fly, Yak 52, the book says gear up. Short nose, long gear and nil structure above the pilots head means ending up on you lid is more likely and highly undesirable. Couple this with the gear still being exposed when retracted means I'm going in gear up unless I'm very certain of the surface.
I don't know the Twin Comanche, but at first glance gear down seems the choice to make. Short gear and long nose indicates that you're unlikely to end up blue side down.
Last edited by Wanderin_dave; 17th May 2013 at 05:39.