GESchwarz
Well-Known Member
I'm really torn about this decision. Originally I wanted a high wing because of the great view of the ground. My thinking was that as a ground-pounder I have spent my life looking up, but as an aviator I want to be able to look down. What better way to do that than with a high wing. I began studying all of the Cub variants and began designing a high wing.
Ever conscious of safety, I was reading a book by Pazmany who wrote of the added safety afforded by a low wing, and the added simplicity of controls and reduced weight of the low wing. Then I thought of the fighter-like feel of tandem seat planes like the RV-4 & 8. I’ve been thinking about all the possible quasi-military paint schemes. I was sold on the low wing.
Later I considered the drawbacks of the low wing…the hot green-house canopy, full sun exposure, and of course the sub optimal view of the world below. I also worry about exposure to the sun…catching skin cancer is a big concern for me. An uncle of mine died of skin cancer after years of flying low wings. And, my daughters have expressed a preference for a high wing. Seems they like to look down and don’t want the sun beating on them.
What do I do!!! :depressed
Ever conscious of safety, I was reading a book by Pazmany who wrote of the added safety afforded by a low wing, and the added simplicity of controls and reduced weight of the low wing. Then I thought of the fighter-like feel of tandem seat planes like the RV-4 & 8. I’ve been thinking about all the possible quasi-military paint schemes. I was sold on the low wing.
Later I considered the drawbacks of the low wing…the hot green-house canopy, full sun exposure, and of course the sub optimal view of the world below. I also worry about exposure to the sun…catching skin cancer is a big concern for me. An uncle of mine died of skin cancer after years of flying low wings. And, my daughters have expressed a preference for a high wing. Seems they like to look down and don’t want the sun beating on them.
What do I do!!! :depressed
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