Rich S. wrote:
"Matt Whiting" wrote in message
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Is anyone aware of an online, searchable database of production and kit
airplanes that will allow a search for only high-wing airplanes? I'm
aware of a few of the kits, but most likely not all. I'm looking at
something that would be a decent IFR cross-country machine yet have decent
short-field capability. What I'd really like is a high-wing RV-9 or -10.
Too bad Van keeps putting the wing on the wrong side of the airplane. :-)

The Glastar Sportsman 2+2 comes pretty close to what I'm looking for, but
I'd prefer an all aluminum airplane and one that wasn't quite as pricey as
the Glastar. I'd like a four-seater, but will likely settle for two seats
for economic reasons.


180 hp Cessna 172

The 172 isn't much of an IFR machine. I owned a 182 for 6 years and it
is a great airplane, but expensive to operate. A 182 is my fall-back,
but I want to search out other options, homebuilts in particular.


Matt