Piper Lance

Roomy cabin and 300 hp engine make the six-seater ideal for larger families.

Turbocharging gives the Arrow extra muscle for high-altitude travel.

Six-seater boasts turbo performance and T-tail style.

Not everyone loves the Lance’s T-tail styling, but its big cabin appeals to passengers.

Generous interior space and a large entry door tend to keep passengers happy.

There are many appealing, affordable airplanes available for shoppers willing to sweat the details.

Moving six seats from point A to point B as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Lance pilots say the six-seater is an ideal family hauler.

Piper’s PA-32RT-300 Lance II competes with Cessna 210s, Beechcraft Bonanzas, and other six-seat singles.