- Expect smaller control deflections in pitch, similar in roll.
- Fuel controls and gauges are less visible, tucked away under the control yoke.
- Much less wing drop at the stall.
- More need to trim as flaps are selected.
- Much better power to rate than you'll be used to, the climb rate after take-off will be a pleasant surprise.
- Only one door, and that's on the starboard side.
- Seats are height adjustable (small catch forward outside corner).
- There's a rudder trimmer on the floor in front of the flap lever.
- Visibility rearwards and upwards is much worse than you'll be used to.
Otherwise, very similar aircraft, if you're okay in a PA38 then you'll find the cockpit environment of the 28 very similar, the handling is different but probably slightly better, performance a marked improvement, main deficiency is lookout after the superb bubble canopy in the 38.
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