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Just wondering how similar these two ships are to fly. Performance
numbers seem to be in the same neighborhood. I've been flying our
club's 1-34 and have gotten comfortable with it. What should I expect
if I were to step into the 2-32?

In certain respects, particularly energy management in the pattern, the
1-34 and the 2-32 are very similar. To me, flying a 2-32 is much like driving
around in a big 'ole 1969 Caddy. It can be a comfortable experience, you have
plenty of room in the cockpit, you have a cushy ride, you have that 1960's
ambience, but don't expect it to handle like a sports car because that ain't
what it is.

On final the 2-32 can be really fun, pull the spoilers all the way out and
you suddenly have about the same L/D as a real 1969 Caddy.