RE: High wing vs low wing
Hello,
I worked for many years in the aerospace industry in airframe design, drag reduction and sub-sonic parasitic drag reduction. Although some of what has been said here is true, there is no substantial inherent difference between high and low wing designs. Both have their strengths and weaknesses A low wing conventional tail has far less drag across the fuselage and tail surface BEHIND the wing than a high wing. The high wing has less drag in the gear and fuselage area under the wing. There have been many studies and projects over the years to back this up. The one big problem is , it all changes over a given speed range.
From my own stand point, what ever you can fly the smoothest and feel most confident with will be the fastest for you.
Happy holidays,
Larry