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Old 08-25-2004 | 02:08 AM
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Default piper cub or decathlon

Hi,

I fly easily with high or low wing trainer.After my trainer experince ,I would like to purchase tail dragger.

I could not decide between Piper cub or Decathlon(.46 size )

What is the difference between these two planes ?Which one more suitable ?

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Old 08-25-2004 | 03:29 AM
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Not much difference other than airfoil. The Decathlon will handle the winds better, especially on landing. I like them both too.
Old 08-25-2004 | 08:25 AM
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Default RE: piper cub or decathlon

If you like to "Fly Easily" get the cub (I recommend a clipped wing, they still float beautifully and IMHO fly much better)

A Decathlon has a very short tail moment which lends itself quite nicely to aerobatics, but can also lead to the plane snapping when you least expect it.

I also like them both, but if you're looking to just putt around the sky, and aerobatics are a second concern, the Cub would be my first choice.

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