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Originally Posted by Tim Hancock
I loved my little Grumman Normy, but it was a ground lover with those short wings and 108 hp! In the air however, it felt like a sports car compared to most general aviation airplanes as the controls were very light and responsive.
I am glad I owned one early on, as it prepped me for flying touchier airplanes than the Cessna 150 I learned to fly in. I considered converting mine into a taildragger and installing a bigger Lycoming, but those who have done these type conversions often complain of the limited range due to the relatively small amount fuel they can carry.
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The "sports car" metaphor is accurate, from what I've heard. I want to try one of these out bad! This is the one light airplane that just "looks right". I would like to own one someday....though since I don't have an A&P license, it will be at least a decade before I can afford the maintenance.
I've been told that you can fly this airplane with the cockpit hatch open. Is this true?
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