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High Altitude flying in a Cessna 172

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Pops

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Has anyone have much time in a Cessna 172 above 10,000 Ft? I have over 2k hrs in a 172 between 10k and 12k Ft of altitude and to me the Cessna had neutral to a little negative roll stability at that altitude. Sore of like balancing a ball on your finger all the time trying to keep in from rolling off on either wing tip at cruise with an indicated airspeed of 90 mph. My 172 could still climb 350 FPM at 12k so it wasn't at its service ceiling. Anyone else experience that, or is it in my head. :(
Like to hear what you think. Dan
 
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