Cessna Cardinal 177 RG II v. Piper Arrow III (70s) v. Piper Arrow III (brand new)

Newps wrote:
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Also the Arrow is, in my experience, friendlier in turbulence, don't
get me wrong, the Cardinal is a great plane but I would "prefer" an
Arrow after looking at all the details right now.


I wouldn't touch a Cessna RG with a 10 foot pole. For that reason alone
go with the Arrow. The Cessna retractable gear is poorly designed and
will cause you problems.

Actually wouldnt touching the door with a ten foot pole put me right
under the wind of a Cardinal?

On a serious note... I've had more problems with the landing gear in
Arrows than in the Cardinal... but the Cardinal is super-well taken
care of, what in particular makes that a poorly designed system? It
seems rendundant to me and has a simple emegency extension procedure.