cwyckham
Line Up and Wait
I had my first flight in an SR20 (never flown an SR22 either) today. 0.9 hours, $250/hr wet (NZD). That is a very sleek, powerful machine. I liked the glass panel a lot, though to learn how to use it well would take many hours. It was fast, and it climbed so well I had to really concentrate on holding altitude.
I think I'm learning something about what I like in an airplane. My two favorite aircraft so far are the PW5 glider and the Diamond DA20. Both are small and responsive. I liked the Stearman a lot, too, but I don't have much time in it. You feel like the aircraft is an extension of you. I didn't like the SR20 much. It would be ideal for getting someplace fast, but I didn't like the control feel when I was just flying it around for fun.
I think maybe the biggest factor is the bungee cord trim on the ailerons and elevator. Perhaps that's affecting the control feel.
Horses for courses, I guess.
Chris
I think I'm learning something about what I like in an airplane. My two favorite aircraft so far are the PW5 glider and the Diamond DA20. Both are small and responsive. I liked the Stearman a lot, too, but I don't have much time in it. You feel like the aircraft is an extension of you. I didn't like the SR20 much. It would be ideal for getting someplace fast, but I didn't like the control feel when I was just flying it around for fun.
I think maybe the biggest factor is the bungee cord trim on the ailerons and elevator. Perhaps that's affecting the control feel.
Horses for courses, I guess.
Chris