[wxwatcher]

That sounds about right. The P28R's have a fairly good useful range OR useful load.

I flew a P28A-140 (a smaller non-retractable Piper) from Indianapolis over Chicago and up the shore of Lake Michigan to near Green Bay. Just under three hours at a cruise of 105 knots and used less than half tanks of fuel. I had enough fuel to make Minneapolis if I wanted, but I would have missed my sister's wedding. Not the best idea at the time. :-)

I've even read of people who trick out single engine aircraft with extra fuel tanks in the baggage and cockpit areas, then fly non-stop from the west coast to Honolulu. The Arrow is one of those that have an easier time of it than most.



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