[Normy]

I've "skimmed" the posts for the past minute, and from what I can say there is a question about the Piper Warrior versus the Cessna 172. I have 250 hours in the Cessna, and 1700 hours in the Piper; I learned to fly in the Cessna, and it has lower stall speeds, and it is spinnable, in the utility catagory. But the piper "feels" better, it is tighter, and feels like a solid piece when you maneuver it. I think it is WAY more "Porsche". The response of the controls is slightly faster, and the visibility in the pattern is better.

Stall characteristics: If you stall a C172, it buffets, and then drops. The PA-28 has less buffet...but then just develops a sink. It is difficult to get the obvious stall with the Piper, and you should not try a spin with one of these.

-In my opinion, after operating both for extended periods, I prefer the Piper. It feels tighter, the difference in the stall means nothing, and the visibility during left traffic patterns gives it the advantage.

-Why they didn't put doors on both sides of the plane I do not know!

N!

PS: I've heard from mechanics that Pipers have lower maintenance costs.