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xyzzy wrote:
Low wing planes are slightly easier to land because of lower center of gravity, Why? ...more ground effect softening it There are so many other factors involved, even though this probably is somewhat true, it's impossible demonstrate - can you really tell when the induced drag lowers by a couple of % (the diff between a high-wing and low-wing). Also, nitpicking, but since ground effect causes a nose down pitching moment, you could argue it tends to 'harden' the landing. FWIW: I did my Private in a 172 - loved it. Did my Instrument in an Archer. Given that most mid-air accidents occur in or near a traffic pattern, I feel somewhat uncomfortable flying high-wing planes in the pattern where you have practically no visibility in the direction you're turning - a justification for turning steeper in the pattern in high-wingers??? (less time in the turn). I still fly 172s (I really like flying them), but I'm extra cautious and sometimes move my shoulder harness off my shoulder and lean way forward to try peer around the corner. Hilton |
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