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C-172 versus Sundowner
So I've been looking to buy a C-172 and came across this Sundowner.
I've heard all the "Slowdowner" stories and did a side-by-side from the published specs: Cruise speed and roc: Sundowner slightly better Payload: Sundowner slightly better Runway required: C-172 slightly better. Fuel burn: C-172 better Interior room: Sundowner better Quirks: C-172 none, Sundowner appears to require a bit of dual to learn how to land without porpoising. Interior room: Sundowner better Maintenance: C-172 a bit cheaper (according to my local wrench) Price: Sundowner $20k - $30k cheaper than comperable TTAF/SMOH/equipped C-172s, this buys a lot of fuel and maintenance. I have no intention of ever going to anything other than a paved strip. Comments? -- Jim Pennino Remove .spam.sux to reply. |
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