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Old 3rd Feb 2014, 10:17
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sharpend
 
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I agree with Leon. Here are a few few from an experienced pilot:

1. Eurostar ... for the money and if all you want to do is potter around the local area ... great.

2. Breezer likewise, but not cheap to but

3. SportStar , like Eurostar but better, but more expensive.

4. Aquila, terrible in a crosswind; insufficient rudder authority. Once you lift the nose wheel get ready for the swing. Expensive.

5. Tecnam, don't like the canopy

6. Plastic microlites are worse than aluminium. Expensive to repair and insure?

7. Anything with a push/pull throttle (ie like carb heat) is not good.

8. Most don't have pitot head heaters. That can be a problem.

9. None can carry much.

10. Importantly, few are strong enough to withstand a heavy landing. The nose leg breaks.
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