Piper Twin Comanche - The CHEAPEST Twin You Can Buy!

Join Michael for an in-depth walkaround tour of the Piper PA30 #TwinComanche. Sleek, stylish and slippery (through the air, that is!).
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00:00 - Intro
00:57 - History
03:32 - Engine
04:40 - Fuselage + Wings
05:59 - Undercarriage
06:26 - Value
06:52 - Interior
07:55 - Conclusion
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[@solomoncameron9930]

Nothing beats the twin comanche!!

[@griam7641]

Had a Twinco for 20 years. What a terrific airplane!

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Agreed! Thanks for watching :)

[@mitchellgoodwin7309]

One of the best birds I’ve flown in! Great videography and insight👌🏼👌🏼

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Thanks for watching! They are a sweet aircraft

[@Mike_D_5150]

I grew up next to my grandfather in one. I loved that airplane

[@DeadstickAdventures]

They’re fantastic. Thanks for commenting

[@SpruceMooseAviation]

Oh yeah!! What a bird ❤

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Hell yeah!

[@TheWazjones]

This machine used to be based in Parkes (around 15 Minutes drive from where I currently live) - Lovely old machine 🙂

[@DeadstickAdventures]

She’s a beauty! I didn’t realise it was from Parkes originally. It’s being well looked after in SA now

[@CB-jk3ue]

Yeah got my multi in the twincodamnanchi …. After waiting for 6 months for a new main gear in 03. It was fun.

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Old aircraft hey…always waiting for parts when they break

[@JimOHalloran]

Ahhhh, the "death pencil", never heard it called that name before, but it's totally accurate. I used to do a lot of travel around country SA (for work) on Kendall Airlines (back when Ansett was still a thing). My boss and I would always check what aircraft was flying the service before booking the ticket. If it was a Metroliner we'd book a different flight (on a Saab) or even fly into a different town and hire a car to get where we needed to be. Only time I ever flew on a Metroliner was a trip to Ceduna where every flight was on a Metro, and the nearest town reachable by Saab (Pt Lincoln?) wasn't drivable in a reasonable time. I remember being bent at the waist doing down the aisle, and sitting twisted on the seat the whole flight because I couldn't get my knees behind the seat in front of me. The cabin in those things was tiny!

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Sounds accurate haha. They’re a cool aircraft for sure but certainly not great for passenger comfort. Loud as hell too with those garrett engines! Lucky those SA regional flights would’ve been nice and short

[@griam7641]

Also known as the San Antonio lawn dart!

[@timothystain1492]

Are you going to do a flight review too? I’d love to see one. Thanks for the great videos.

[@DeadstickAdventures]

I’ll chat to the owner and see what he thinks!

[@phinichoracing4331]

Would like that very much

[@chrisaviator2337]

MEG is a turbo, right? So you will see a much higher TAS up high. Mine does 182 KTAS @ FL160 @ 16 GPH. Not bad for a 57 year old girl … 😎

[@DeadstickAdventures]

FL160! Man I didn’t know a Comanche could get that high 😉

[@chrisaviator2337]

It is certified for FL250 😎👍

[@naijapilotxmax6006]

Pls what does it mean to have a critical engine after losing engine as you said?

[@peterkelly6483]

She used to be mine! I have 100 hours in Meg!

[@DeadstickAdventures]

You looked after her well! Testament to you. Great aircraft!

[@mro9466]

Original Comanche didn't have a single frame windshield

[@DeadstickAdventures]

I just looked it up. You’re correct. Interesting to see. I definitely prefer the single piece screen

[@bermudarailway]

It's a shame that aircraft wasn't fitted with 200 hp engines as standard.

[@spiro5327]

You didn't show us how it flies

[@scotabot7826]

Twin Comache is a great bird if flown by the numbers, but it will roll over on its back very quickly if mishandled in a engine loss.

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Very true!

[@phinichoracing4331]

That’s true for almost every light twin!

[@johnrabourn5325]

I don't know now days $89,000 may or may not be a bargain. May also be a plane with run out engines and steam gauges.

[@DeadstickAdventures]

I believe it was around half life engines with 6/10 paint and interior. Basic IFR setup. Enough to get you into a twin but by no means a show piece

[@theotherab]

CoMARNche/ Comanche Are you ok pal? Can you smell burnt toast?

[@DeadstickAdventures]

🤯

[@JohnDoe-ky4qk]

You must be an autistic engineer if you are complaining about someone's accent on a aircraft video review

[@miltonmatthews2138]

Yeah, cheapest for a reason - called "flying coffins" by the old timers because they are grossly underpowered and can not maneuver on a single engine especially, on take off.

[@karldunnegan2689]

160 horsepower isn't bad for a twin that small. It's probably lighter than the Duchess or Siminole with their 180 hp engines. And there are vortex generators that are easily installed on a number of piston planes that can help improve lift at low speeds.

[@jrgb9945]

@@karldunnegan2689I think the Miller conversion cured that

[@dillonhopson4367]

Nothingnl wrong with it. Load them then up on a warm day and your probably making bad decisions. Probably wont fina a light twin for personal use or training with that fuel burl and lower cost engines

[@torch47xx70]

San Antonio sewer pipe