Cherokee Six 260 - Cost to Own

What does it actually cost to buy and own a Cherokee Six 260? In this short video we break down the Cherokee Six 260 Cost of Ownership and let you know exactly what your get for your money. And how much of your money it will take.

In addition to annual costs, we cover the cost per hour and cost per mile to operate. We also cover key performance stats so you know what you're paying for.

Costs of airplane ownership vary widely from owner to owner. This video takes an average of the various expenses from existing owners and boils them down to simple to digest numbers. Your ownership experiences will be unique.

[chadgriffith]

Ive had a 6/260 for several years now and your numbers are very close to my cost....good job. Ive had it to gross several times, not fast but it can carry a huge load and its so stable. By far best load hauler for the money. Offers more comfort than most 6 seaters and room to spare. CG is never an issue either.

[notravstar]

I guess ill watch it again... More walk-around the better :)

[iowafarmboy]

Thank you! Just getting into GA. Was curious what a reasonably affordable "Family mover" looked like, and looks like this fits the bill really well. Outside of my affordability for now, but definitely something that can be a reasonable goal. Thanks again!!

[whiskeysk]

Excellent video, thanks a lot for that! Roughly how much speed do you gain and how much useful load you lose with Saratoga II vs Cherokee 6? Would be interesting to see the trade off.

[magatica]

I fly the PA-32-301 the fix gear saratoga up in Alaska, (Air taxi) it's a great plane... and much roomier that the Cessna 206 or 207. I can actually seat 5 adults (there is enough space in the rear seat for a person being 6ft tall) and luggage and fly 3hrs to a 1500ft runway.

[krisraney]

Great video! The family tree was hugely clarifying for me. Would love to see one for the A36 Bonanza, for comparison.

[teenflon]

I like the family tree :) never could figure out what the names and numbers meant!

[PAberrios]

Woo hoo! What I've been waiting for! Thanks for all you do!

[JohnySports]

This video is the best, helps me confirm that this is the right plane for my mission, one day.

[cheapskateaviation]

I just came across your channel and I really love your concise breakdowns with lots of information. The chart of the whole PA-32 family was an excellent way to display information.

I have a wife and 3 kids and that really decreases my options if I want to ever have a plane I can put the whole family in. Cherokee 6 is definitely one of my dreams, though its still too expensive for me. I can dream though :D

[chadgriffith]

Also I haul several bikes in the rear with middle seats out. In fact I just bought a honda crf300 and it should fit with temp small front tire with front compressed to 35 inches. Ill soon find out.

[Teodor-lflj]

Nice video. Could you also make videos about helicopters or a video with the average price of owning a plane vs the average price of owning a helicopter?

[benghazi]

Another peoples plane! So appreciated!

[ewhays]

I want one, well the 6/300 for light charter and non-medical non- ambulatory transport. Think angle flight for people who can't sit upright in a small seat or climb up. That or the 206 some models have the same engine so parts would be easier to come by at more small a&p shops for more basic fixes. Also could you cover the beech 18? It's the most beautiful plane developed by beech/beechcraft and I won't take any other opinions. Greetings from kdkx.

[Johandyman]

Another great walkaround...

But. You know...

Have you thought about doing a walkaround of the amazing CH77?

[RichEdwards]

The 210 would be good to see, particular vs the Bonanza you already did.

[vlkt]

Subscribed in few minutes after discovering this channel)

[Skite]

Can u do a new version for the Cessna 172?

[lars]

sorry to ask you this but can you redo the c172 with the updated layout? plus a Piper Archer II and III would be awesome! Love your videos!

[ricerocket]

I'd love to see a video on the Tecnam P2006T, very interesting plane imo