A very interesting thread. I've flown 45 types over the years, although about a third of those flights were just a "bit of poling around" while a passenger.
I've enjoyed flying everyone of those types and if they had some less than perfect handling characteristics, that was a very minor drawback compared to the magic of being in the air.
I always leap at the opportunity to try out new types. Most recently, I had the opportunity to fly a Nanchang and this summer, I'm looking forward to a checkout in a DH-82c - not a type renowned for its handling characteristics.
pb84,
I had always looked a bit askance at the Maule, but after our flight together, I changed my opinion. A lovely aircraft, although a couple of inches more cockpit width would be good
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It's a shame it doesn't have sticks and the swept-back fin has always struck me as anachronistic on a bush plane.