The general consensus seems to amount to personal preference, although Righty's moving to a tail dragger setup makes sense also. Our grass field is still a bit rough at one and and it is a bugger to get out of there after landing sometimes. I suppose a tail dragger might be just a bit easier to get turned around and taxi back in.

I thank you all for your input and will make my choice after I get a bit more experience (read: solo) with my plane.

BTW, while I have been spending time on the club trainer, MY trainer was maidened today! YEEHAW!!! My instructor was so impressed with the very little trim adjustment needed he asked if I minded if he took it up again ("Just to make sure"). Unfortunately, I didn't get to try it myself due to lack of buddy box setup, but I was still grinning ear to ear on my short ride home.

dano13