This thread sounds remarkably similar to discussions I had about
motorcycles.
Sportbikes vs cruisers, Harleys Vs. Imports.
Funny thing was, after riding for 20 years, off and on at times, I would
occasionally get the bug a by an old bike for $1200.
whatever was available, I bought it just because I had to ride.

You know what I realized? They are ALL good. heck I 've even bought a
scooter. It's just plain fun wrapped up in a different package. That's the
way it is when you _have to_ ride.

When I finally get my private license I don't think I would ever want to get
wrapped up in what is best. I'd be looking forward to what is next.

I will say this though, I am training in a high wing, but I expect a low
wing in my future, perhaps a Tiger. I can't wait for the transition.


--
Dave A
Aging Student Pilot

"Jack Allison" wrote in message
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I find myself in the position of having just under 200 hours in Cessna
172s/152s (99% C-172 time), approximately 9 hours in an Archer, and in the
process of making an offer on an Arrow. So, I'm well on my way from being
a high wing to low wing convert. I'm wondering how many other folks out
there did their primary training with the wing on the top then switched to
flying (or even better, buying) one with the wing on the bottom...or even
the other way around? Any issues, likes/dislikes about the transition?

It's funny because I started out researching Cardinals (still like them,
have yet to fly one but really want to some day). Two weeks ago, things
shifted gears with a different partner on a possible Cherokee. Then, a
week ago, this same partner has a friend who found a really nice '67 Arrow
that the three of us are going to make an offer on. Adding it all up,
four potential partnership prospects and four aircraft prospects (first
potential partner bought himself a C-172 XP and offered me 1/2...I
declined based on a questionable engine). The Arrow deal isn't done yet
but it's interesting to see how things have twisted and turned a bit in
the last few months. One thing is for sure, I've definitely hooked up
with a couple of partners that I'm very comfortable with. That in and of
itself has been worth it. Should the Arrow deal fall apart, plan-B just
might be a two way deal on a Cherokee.

--
Jack Allison
PP-ASEL, IA Student, Student Arrow Buyer

"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth
with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there
you will always long to return"
- Leonardo Da Vinci

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