high or low:what do you think?

[TDTURBO]

As you can see I own a 182RG and I would much rather fly a low wing. They are much easier to fly and can handle much more crosswind (PA-28's). The 182 is a great stable IFR platform, but for initial training, I would go with an Archer or something close. The first thing you'll notice with a Piper is the quality of the appointments inside, a cessna looks and feels 2nd rate inside (cheap). Also, someone made a comment about the favorable glide characteristics of a high wing, while they, (Cessna's), glide Ok, a PA-28-161 will outglide a 172 by 15%.......check the POH of both planes and compare. If I had a scanner handy I would show you. The Pipers are also quieter. I still would take my 182 over an Arrow anyday, or a Saratoga for that matter, but for training, I like the Pipers.

 

[Chas]

My opinion

The 172 seems like a big windsock to me , the 152 is great in cross winds but cramped the pa 28 seemed more stable as you sit on the wing and it handles well in a cross wind .The emergency brake style wing flaps was kinda weird on the pa 28 but they work well try em all out and get your feel dfor the plane Chas