Flying the PiperSport
I just got back from Kissimmee after a family Xmas vacation and flew both the SportCruiser and the PiperSport. They are identical to fly and delightful little aeroplanes.
This was my first time in LSAs and using Rotax engines and my main comment is that the handling is a little "skittish" after being used to PA-28s and C-172s. The rotation at 40 kts and landing at a similar speed were pretty easy to get used to and there was nothing untoward about the rest of the handling.
Thoroughly enjoyed meself.
The major difference between the SportCruiser and the PiperSport was the instrument fit. The SportCruiser has conventional instrumentation (to about Tiger Moth level of fit) and the PiperSport has glass on each side and an autopilot. LHS for flight instruments and RHS for engine and systems.
Last edited by Dave Gittins; 13th Jan 2011 at 13:37.