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Old 8th Feb 2012, 18:26
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The C152 reacts as though the yoke is connected to the flying controls (the ailerons, mostly) through a wodge of very soft rubber with a built in time delay.

This is not becuase the C152 is heavy, it's because it has appalling handling characteristics. This is something shared by what are dismissively referred to as the other 'spamcans' such as PA28, C172 etc. These types also seem to delight in giving the pilot a very limited view out, with a very high instrument panel and shallow windscreen with solid roof.

There are, thankfully, plenty of aeroplanes around that don't suffer so; they offer crisp and effective and accurate controls, and a good view out.

I haven't flown a 3-axis micro but I know some who have and they report these are more like those good-handling light aeroplanes than the rubbery unresponsive ones.
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