On Feb 18, 7:42*pm, "Morgans" wrote:


* * *I agree, at the speeds involved, sweep is all for style, not function.

That said, I have heard many people say that their old straight tail Cessnas
were faster than the later ones with the swept tail, even with the later
ones having bigger engines. *So is it the tail, or some other changes? *I
don't know, but it makes you wonder.
--
Jim in NC

Those old Cessna were faster before they stuck the back window into
the mix. The fairly sharp drop behind the cabin caused some drag,
especially on the 150. Without the window the top of the fuselage was
much straighter.

Dan