I started my training in a Tomahawk based at Flying Cloud, so I am more used to the low wing than the high wing. However, I have been doing most of my IFR training in a C172 as of late.
Landing the Archer is a little harder as it does float a lot more than a 172. You also land the Archer flatter than you do a 172. And you have the extra weight of the Archer that is noticeable (especially at gross weight) when climbing or turning. The Archer is more stable in my opinion during turbulent air and is very docile during stalls. I like the Archer better for long flights because it has more room and more carrying capacity. I also like the low wing during pattern work, as you can see the airport at all times. The C172 is a fun aircraft to fly, but requires more work to keep it where you want it, or maybe I just haven't figured it all the way out yet! Here is a breakdown of the aircraft that I have flown. Aircraft Total Time X-Country Time Tomahawk 45.2 14.5 Warrior 8 3.1 Archer 42.6 17.2 Arrow 1 0 C172 28.6 12.4 As you can see most of my time has been for training.. Ryan -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of David Megginson Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 6:16 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: re: [Flightgear-devel] Pictures of trip to Minneapolis [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I flew my roomates and myself from Dupage airport (DPA) to Crystal > airport (MIC) in an archer-II over the 4th of July weekend. It was > a lot of fun and sure beats driving 7 hours in a car. Anyway here > are the pics.. > > http://dsl081-150-106.chi1.dsl.speakeasy.net/gallery/view_album.php?set_albu mName=album01&page=1 It looks like you flew by Curt without stopping to pick him up. How do you find the Archer compared to a high-wing plane like a 172? Is ground effect noticeably stronger? Is it annoying having the wing in the way whenever you want to look down and to the side? All the best, David -- David Megginson, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.megginson.com/ _______________________________________________ Flightgear-devel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.flightgear.org/mailman/listinfo/flightgear-devel _______________________________________________ Flightgear-devel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.flightgear.org/mailman/listinfo/flightgear-devel
