My Piper Comanche 260C, built in 1969, is a modern-looking Comanche single, with 'Tiger Shark" cowling, LoPresti speedmods, and the standard - T display of flight instruments. 

 

The C model has a 1,427pound useful load which is the highest of all the Comanches, including the twins, and was manufactured from 1969 to1972. 

 

Cruise speeds range from 150 to 161 knots, fuel flows from 12.5 to 14.1 gph, and the range with IFR reserves is about 870 nm (90-gallon fuel system, 55-percent power, at 15,000 feet). 

 

I have owned this fast and extremely comfortable bird for about 4 years, and had it repainted back to the original paint scheme, plus a renewed interior.

 

It's based in Redmond, a short hop from my home in Bend.

 

Andy