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Old 8th Jul 2013, 23:13
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Old Akro
 
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Your kidding right?
Compared with the 182 R model and the PA32R that I last flew:
The Lance has 20 kts extra speed for the same fuel flow
The Lance has a proper autopilot instead of the Cessna cr#p
The Lance has a nearly bullet proof Lyc instead of a Conti o-470 which needs cylinders every 900 hours.
The lance has nearly 6 inches more width, so you don't rub shoulders with your co-pilot.
The lance has room between the seats for Thermos & sandwiches
The lance has baggage space that is 10 times better than the C182 and the front locker can be used for cofg trimming which can get another 3-4 kts cruise speed.
The lyc in the Lance can run lean of peak (sanctioned by Lycoming in the POH).
The lance can fit 6 and the rear pax don't get claustrophobic.
The Lance carries more fuel / has greater range.
The Lance is quieter

About the only area the C182 is better is that it has a wing you can stand under in the rain and you can taxy over fenceposts.
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