On Thu, 7 Aug 2003 14:05:11 -0400, "rbboydston"
wrote:

Hello,

I live in Georgia and am planning on starting flight school at Southeastern
in Macon. They offer the option of either learning in a Cessna 172 or a
Beechcraft Sundowner. Is there a better choice between the two?

I've heard it put (and tend to agree) that the Cessna is easier to
learn to fly, but harder to learn to fly _well_. Same argument for
Cessna vs. Piper.

If you're looking to eventually fly older, lighter aircraft then the
Cessna would be a better choice. OTOH if you want to move up to
heavier, faster "going places" aircraft, then go with the Beech.

Really, though, it doesn't make all that much difference, kind of a
Ford vs Chevy thing. Why don't you start with one, get a few hours
in, then try an hour in the other to see which you prefer?

-Dana
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