The story
The PA-32 is the family hauler of general aviation. Six seats, big engine. Popular for family vacations.
Piper proved the Seneca twin on a Cherokee Six: a prototype kept its nose engine, added one on each wing, and flew as a trimotor.
Quick answers
How do you identify a PA-32 Cherokee Six/Saratoga?
A stretched, wider PA-28 look with six seats, fixed gear and a big double door at the back of the cabin. Later fixed-gear Saratogas have a longer tapered wing.
What does a PA-32 Cherokee Six/Saratoga sound like?
Six-cylinder Lycoming — deeper, more powerful than the four-cylinder Cherokees.
How fast is the PA-32 Cherokee Six/Saratoga?
Top speed is 151 kts.
How many passengers does the PA-32 Cherokee Six/Saratoga carry?
Up to 5. A typical layout is 1 pilot + 5 passengers.
How far can the PA-32 Cherokee Six/Saratoga fly?
Range is about 730 nmi.
How big is the PA-32 Cherokee Six/Saratoga?
It is 27 ft 8 in long and 32 ft 10 in across the wings.
When did the PA-32 Cherokee Six/Saratoga first fly?
Its first flight was in 1963.
How many PA-32 Cherokee Six/Saratogas have been built?
7,800+ built.
How rare is a PA-32 Cherokee Six/Saratoga in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first PA-32 Cherokee Six/Saratoga catch is worth 25 points.
