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Interesting point, Bob. I actually never felt claustrophobic in the 150, but very much so in the 172. Mainly, I think, because to be far enough forward to reach the pedals (30" inseam) the front door post was right next to me head. If I turned to the left it was right there in front of my face. I never got a chance to use my hand controls in the 172 so I don't know if that would allow me to move back enough. I may get that chance now that I joined the local club. Thay have a pair of 172's. I also felt a bit enclosed in the Warrior, but I think that was just a mental thing because of not having a door on the left side. But I have decided, when I get to the position where I can afford to buy my own plane it will be a coupe. I've heard too many good things about them (And have pretty much determined that the bad I've heard is from people with issues.), not only from you all here on the net, but also from personal friend who I admire and respect a great deal. Plus, they are about the neatest looking GA aircraft out there. Besides, if I want to practice slips (which are a blast) the club has a 152 also. Mike -----Original Message----- From: MIME :[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:MIME :[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 16, 2001 3:01 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [COUPERS] Coupe public relations tactics...... PS, I forgot to mention, anyone who's never flown a coupe has no idea how 'claustrophobic' you get in a high wing plane until they get out of it and fly a coupe. WOW! Look at all that sky out there!!! (BTW, does anyone remember what a 'clearing turn' is? That a flight maneuver used to overcome the 'high wing handycap' so you don't run into something that you can't see because the wing's in the way.) ; - ) Bob Saville __________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01
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