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Old 06-08-2006, 12:18 PM
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I can't think of any particular handling difference between low and high wing GA airplanes. Obviously there will differences since it is a new airplane so you should get a checkout like with any airplane you're not familiar with.

You may have a tendency to float more in the flare because a hi wing's lift comes from airspeed only, so you have to actually slow down to land. A low wing gets at least some lift from propwash, so you can reduce lift and land more definitively by chopping power.

Oh, remember to raise the wing to see what's out there before you turn...the lowered wing will block your view into the turn direction.
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