Originally Posted by Ignition Override
Maybe Steve's chances at high density altitudes would have been much better in an empty King Air C-90, or a Pilatus s.e. turboprop
(Flatlanders
) A Decathlon is OK, especially when solo. Lots of lift, flies slow, turns on a dime, you can see out of both sides down, and land it most anywhere that looks flat.
I only flew one once, from the back seat. Flared 3 feet too high and spent the next few seconds anticipating gravel rash.
PBL