Planes That I Have Flown

An instructor once told me that the vast majority of planes will fly like a plane. I have to agree. These different makes and models do have some idiosyncrasies in their handling characteristics, but after a study of the Pilot's Operating Handbook and a checkout with an instructor I have enjoyed them all. The main differences are in speeds, and with the complex aircraft there is more to do as they have retractable gear and a constant speed/ variable pitch propeller. The greatest challenge is in the panel configurations. With the exception of the basic required instruments, each plane is different in its instruments and avionics (transmitters and receivers), even within one make and model. Being familiar with all the switches, knobs, and dials is very important.

So, while each of these planes is unique, they all fly like a plane.


Cessna 152
4927B

Cessna 172 SkyHawk
5488D 5093K 52492

Cessna 177RG Cardinal
8053G

Piper PA28-161 Warrior
164DP 2147G 81713

Piper PA28-181 Archer
1857H

Piper PA28R-200 Arrow
1455X 33807


I don't have pictures of the actual Vari-Eze and Twin Commander that I flew, but these will do.

Aeronca Champ Rutan Vari-Eze Beech Bonanza Twin Commander



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