Thread: 162 Skycatcher?
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Old 07-07-2011, 04:51 PM
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It's very light and touchy. Somewhat like a 150 if you have flown one of those. The stick movement in roll is unnatural (it slides from left to right versus tilting). It performs better than a 150. Great views with the big windows. Decent space. Uncomfortable seats.

The biggest complaint I had with it was it was LOUD. I have a Bose A20 and I couldn't imagine using a non-ANR headset for any length of time in it.

It's a fun plane to play around in. I liked going low and slow and enjoying the scenery. But after ferrying several from ICT to Texas, I would pass on the chance to take any more cross country.

Depending on options, it may be very basic (FAR minimums) or "loaded" with an MFD, aux input, autopilot, etc.

And yes, no spins, the Cessna guys were very pointed on that fact in ICT.
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