George,
I'm only 5' 2" and need 2" cushions to see over the cowling and to
reach the pedals in both high wings (150/152/172/177, Champ) and low
wing (Tiger). I don't recall ever losing sight of the runway turning
base to final either.

Our interest in aerial photography along with the need for easily
accessible large baggage area led to buying a Cardinal. If it wasn't
for those factors, I'd have leaned towards the Grumman Tiger. I had not
flown any low-wing planes but had no problem handling/landing the Tiger
at first try.

Hai