Jay Honeck wrote:

The Cherokees have a higher wing loading, which makes them more "stable"
in turbulence. On the other-hand, that also makes them feel a bit more
"truck-like". The Cherokees are more comfortable in turbulence.

OK, I agee with that.


And if you REALLY want stability, fly a 235 in turbulence with 84
gallons of fuel in those short wings. We have flown with Warriors and
172s in "light to moderate chop" (per their reports) that we have
never, ever felt.

Wing loading sure helps in the bumps.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"


Yup, same with the straight wing Cherokee Six. I've been up numerous
times where I hear lots of complaints about the ride while I am flying
along comfortably hardly feeling any bumps. I've remarked a couple
times when getting tossed around in heavier turbulence that I wouldn't
want to be in a 172 then.