I can't help scanning Barnstormes and Trade-a-plane whenever I get a chance and I am seriously contemplating buying a cheap airplane to fly while completing my home builts. I have it narrowed down to Taylorcrafts and Aeronca Chiefs/Champs.
I am fully aware of their limitations and usefulness (or lack of it?), but just as something economical to buy and fly and easy to maintain, you can't really beat them.
Has anyone owned or flown these? Any particular things you liked or disliked? If you have personal knowledge of both, any comparisons you'd like to share? Is one signifcanlty better than the other in any department?
Personally, I am 6'2" and I am used to squeezing into small spaces, but does one have more room than the other?
I am fully aware of their limitations and usefulness (or lack of it?), but just as something economical to buy and fly and easy to maintain, you can't really beat them.
Has anyone owned or flown these? Any particular things you liked or disliked? If you have personal knowledge of both, any comparisons you'd like to share? Is one signifcanlty better than the other in any department?
Personally, I am 6'2" and I am used to squeezing into small spaces, but does one have more room than the other?