On 1/18/05 4:22 PM, in article , "Jack Allison"
wrote:

I find myself in the position of having just under 200 hours in Cessna
172s/152s (99% C-172 time), approximately 9 hours in an Archer, and in
the process of making an offer on an Arrow. So, I'm well on my way from
being a high wing to low wing convert. I'm wondering how many other
folks out there did their primary training with the wing on the top then
switched to flying (or even better, buying) one with the wing on the
bottom...or even the other way around? Any issues, likes/dislikes about
the transition?

It's funny because I started out researching Cardinals (still like them,
have yet to fly one but really want to some day). Two weeks ago, things
shifted gears with a different partner on a possible Cherokee. Then, a
week ago, this same partner has a friend who found a really nice '67
Arrow that the three of us are going to make an offer on. Adding it all
up, four potential partnership prospects and four aircraft prospects
(first potential partner bought himself a C-172 XP and offered me
1/2...I declined based on a questionable engine). The Arrow deal isn't
done yet but it's interesting to see how things have twisted and turned
a bit in the last few months. One thing is for sure, I've definitely
hooked up with a couple of partners that I'm very comfortable with.
That in and of itself has been worth it. Should the Arrow deal fall
apart, plan-B just might be a two way deal on a Cherokee.

I did my primary in 172s and instrument in an Arrow. I like the Arrow better
for a few reasons although flying is fun no matter what.
The Arrow is more stable, heavier and feels more solid. The Arrow I rent has
a Garmin 430 on the panel and that alone puts it way ahead of all the 172s
that are available at my FBO. It's a bit roomier than a 172.

As a matter of practical reasons, my wife likes flying in the Arrow much
better because she can see the runway in the flare. Her visibility is a
little better all around and makes her feel safer. One of the things I
hadn't realized, is that with the wings under you, she had a feeling of
sitting on them and thus, more secure.
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