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Old 01-09-2006, 01:23 AM
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I did all of my private pilot training in either a Cessna 152 or 172, and now I am transitioning to a Piper Archer III. I love the Archer's handling and low-wing configuration. The main problem I am trying to overcome is that the Piper will float considerably on landing, which has caused me to flare wayy too much. The cessna taught me to flare a good deal with the nose up on landing. Try this in a Piper and you will float for days. I cannot choose for you, but either will provide a quality experience just each has its own quirks. Good luck
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