Thank you all for your replies. Haven't decided yet which way to go. Surprised at the prejudice against partnerships! I'm aware of their pitfalls, but also aware of the many horror stories and complaints on this forum of high annual and maintenance costs of sole ownership. Will weight all advice carefully. I especially liked the likening of an airplane partnership to marriage. I recall advice that I received when I married 38 years ago -- "regardless of whether you decide to marry or not marry, there will come times when you will regret your decision." So true, but overall, it has worked well.
I flew the Cherokee today. A nice airplane, a little more power, more responsive, a little quieter, a little faster, not much more expensive to operate on an hourly basis. Not bad at all!!
Don
