Had the joy and privilege of the left seat in J1 ZK-ALF, some years ago, tooling about the S. Island skies for an hour. Owned by a family ( all the guys are mad keen on flying.. well.. it's an Auster.. Duuhh!) who have since given Alfie the complete make-over.
Funny thing I remember, the rudder seemed a bit stiff, stiffer than the PA-38.. (I hadn't been flying long up to then). Anyhoo, enough Dutch-rolling and the owner's son who was flying with me prudently took the stick.
And another thing! The Auster has a 'stick' !!
If I wasn't so enamoured of 2 wings I'd seriously be motivated to rob... I mean ask someone where I could find one.
Another thing pt. II : When is an Auster a Taylorcraft?