just seems like aerobatics should be flown sitting on the center line of aircraft with a control stick in your right hand and the throttle on your left.
I certainly agree with that! I hadn't really considered the other Citabria models as it was the aerobatic performance I was interested in and I suppose the 7ECA would be a more direct comparison to the 150/152 in terms of performance - similar horse power and a lack of inverted fuel and oil.
Worth looking at, thanks.