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Hi Georgia, In a rainy area, the high wing has benefits....some place to stand while it rains..., as opposed to raining into the open cockpit... I have a lot of time in 172's, and have found them to be solid , reliable airplanes...as shown by their record.. Interestingly, in ~ 1948 on analysis of the airplane market Fred Weick proposed a 4 place airplane, recognizing that Families would want the extra seats....even if they didn't use them often.... and started development of a 4 place Coupe --the Ercoach... Marvin Dunlap is now finishing building the prototype.. Hopes to fly this spring. I do think of the 172 as a station wagion....solid dependable, but a bit sluggish... as compared to an MG Roadster (Ercoupe)... It is amazing to me, after all these years just how responsive the coupe is; and how light and responsive the controls are compared to other airplanes I have flown... Yes, it would be nice to have a stable of airplanes..... Harry Francis Blacksburg, VA. __________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A http://www.topica.com/t/17 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
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