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Keebler · January 17th, 2007, 13:10

I'll second the importance of energy management in the DA20. It's a clen machine and if you aren't on your speeds you will be haulin' arse in ground effect trying to settle in. Power off 180's, especially with no flaps, can be a bit of a challenge. Mostly because the technique is just a bit different because the thing is a glider. Maybe not so much different as just a little less forgiving. You won't be able to bleed off as much speed in a slip as you can in either of the other aircraft. The systems and flying are reallly no more difficult across all three. For spins, and visibility I'll take the DA20 every time. Plus there is something nostalgic about the stick, four point harness, and canopy of the DA20.

To each his own though...

January 17th, 2007, 13:10	#13
Keebler Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 150	Re: C172 Vs. Warrior & DA20 I'll second the importance of energy management in the DA20. It's a clen machine and if you aren't on your speeds you will be haulin' arse in ground effect trying to settle in. Power off 180's, especially with no flaps, can be a bit of a challenge. Mostly because the technique is just a bit different because the thing is a glider. Maybe not so much different as just a little less forgiving. You won't be able to bleed off as much speed in a slip as you can in either of the other aircraft. The systems and flying are reallly no more difficult across all three. For spins, and visibility I'll take the DA20 every time. Plus there is something nostalgic about the stick, four point harness, and canopy of the DA20. To each his own though...