Hi,

Hypothetically of course: Let's take a 172N, make it composite, same 160hp,
no struts, flush antennae, with all the speed mods and a few other tweaks.

What kind of performance increase would we see? Along similar lines would
these changes turn the 172RG into a real performer? (FYI: I love flying the
Cutlass).

Also, if they used the same design, but used composite, would Cessna need to
run through the entire certification process again?

Just curious and I'm not suggesting Cessna will revamp the 172 (maybe, maybe
not).

Hilton