On 2006-03-17, wrote:
Hi there
I am a '78 Grumman Tiger owner here who is toying with trading up to a
Mooney. Not sure which one, perhaps a 201 for starters or maybe a 231.

I've flown both a Grumman Tiger (and Cheetah) and a couple of Mooneys -
an old one with manual gear, and a new one (IIRC, an early 90s model).

Of course, this is entirely subjective. I find the Grumman Cheetah/Tiger
*so much more* fun to fly than a Mooney. For a start, I can see a lot
more out of a Grumman. It's easier to get in and out of. It seems to fly
much nicer, it has a more sporty feel than a Mooney.

Of course if you want the speed, then the Mooney will always win - and
try test flying one; you may disagree with me entirely on the 'fun to
fly' bit.

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