ORIGINAL: aviation metal smith
..... I think these "trainers" have it in there minds that high wingers are THE only way to learn. I have only flown mine 3 times and find it a good flyer......
Nobody said it wasn't a good flyer, just not the best trainer. High wing trainers have been around and stayed for many reasons. And some of us "trainers" who recommend the flat bottom hight wing training aircraft have been at this game for over 30 years, so we do have a bit of an idea of what makes a good trainer. If the P-51 PTS works for you, great - it'll teach you quite a bit over it's life. But for most beginners the high wing is usually the best choice.
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