I would think with crosswinds you'd want the larger, more effective tail feathers. When Cessna slanted the tail the rudder became less effective. In order to regain some of the effectiveness, the later 150s have larger vertical tails.
Well, lemme tell ya, Tim. 72G was almost a joy landing crosswind. Keeping it straight was very easy. 9ED tends to be a handful. A definite inclination to weather cock. The only differences between the two airplanes is the tail and the gear? More tail surface? Catching more wind? Pushing the tail around more? That's the only answer that makes any sense to me?
