N941WR
Legacy Member
Bob?s note in another thread got me thinking. Back when I was getting my PPL everyone talked trash about experimental airplanes. Yes, this was in the days before RV?s.Bob Axsom said:These planes are hot and small and they are not universally liked by all controllers and pilots of certified airplanes. I'm not sure what their problem is but it is almost as if they have a chip on their shoulder when they hear the word "Experimental" (like they are challenged in some way). Anyway, be careful out there, attitudes can cause problems.
Bob Axsom
I held that attitude for a long time, then some friend?s introduced me to antiques and homebuilts (Great Lakes w/ 220 Franklyn), RV-4?s (Claudio C?s Purple Passion), J-3, PT-17, UPF-7, T6, and a few other interesting birds. Once I understood that there were better airplanes out there I never looked at a Skyhawk or Cherokee/Warrior the same again, nor did I ever want to fly one again.
Why don?t some people like experimentals? Is it because of the perceived poor safety record, high landing speeds, just plane ignorance? (Pun intended.)
The other part of this thread is, what made you change your mind about experimentals?