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In article , Jack Allison
writes: 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? I did my private training in a Piper 140. Then IFR training in a Cessna 172 and then rental in the 172 for about a year before buying my Archer 9 years ago. I like the ground vis in the 172 when crusing, the ground vis in the Archer when turning in the pattern. I found that the wind gusts got under the Cessna wing a little more than the Piper when landing. I like the ground effect in the Piper when touching down (some people don't and call it float). The Archer/Arrow choice has some pros and cons too. A little more performance for a little more maintenance(or maybe a lot). I like the "welded" wheels and prop. I like the 2 doors better but don't think that is a high/low wing question. Chuck |
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