after flying both high wing [cessnas] and low wing pipers for over 40 years my preference is the high wing aircraft . reason being it’s protected from the elements [hot sun and some where to stand when raining , landing on off road conditions ,no damage to wing or lower fuselage . Easier to inspect wheels and brakes plus so much easier to load. You can’t bring in emotional reasons for purchasing any aircraft as emotions change . While it was great flying the Piper Dakota, it was like flying a little fighter but the lack of airflow in the cabin and climbing over a hot wing ,not nice . People always stood on the seats even when you asked them not to. Ingress and egress into the cabin was a pain. Not having to stand on the flap was an issue with a lot of non aviation passengers. I found the high wing had inbuilt stability also.
Same. Visibility in a turn is something I hadn’t thought about, but the view the rest of the time and the ease of entry keep the high wing on my watch list.
Well I’m not a famous UA-camr so nobody writes the checks for me. If you gave me a HW I’d take it. If I wanted to dangle I’d be Forrest Gump. So my money is low wing all the way. Get that Grumman Grin. Just like Maverick.
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Josh is the best, always kept me engaged in aviation with his videos!!!
after flying both high wing [cessnas] and low wing pipers for over 40 years my preference is the high wing aircraft . reason being it’s protected from the elements [hot sun and some where to stand when raining , landing on off road conditions ,no damage to wing or lower fuselage . Easier to inspect wheels and brakes plus so much easier to load. You can’t bring in emotional reasons for purchasing any aircraft as emotions change . While it was great flying the Piper Dakota, it was like flying a little fighter but the lack of airflow in the cabin and climbing over a hot wing ,not nice . People always stood on the seats even when you asked them not to. Ingress and egress into the cabin was a pain. Not having to stand on the flap was an issue with a lot of non aviation passengers. I found the high wing had inbuilt stability also.
That was good viewing and great fun. 😊 Thanks! 😃
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Both planes are great BUT i think tailwheel versions of each would be better....😊
My heart goes to HW, but my younger self goes to the tsi.
Same. Visibility in a turn is something I hadn’t thought about, but the view the rest of the time and the ease of entry keep the high wing on my watch list.
Well I’m not a famous UA-camr so nobody writes the checks for me. If you gave me a HW I’d take it. If I wanted to dangle I’d be Forrest Gump. So my money is low wing all the way. Get that Grumman Grin. Just like Maverick.