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Hi Harry,
I used to have a 1949 MGTC, right hand drive. I sure wish I still had
it.
Bob Saville
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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.
>
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