Look at the older straight tail 172's. They are generally priced more reasonably and they fly great.

Pete

Pete Burns
Happy owner of a 1946 Aeronca Champ 7AC
Sad ex owner of a 1967 150G
North Creek, NY 0NY0 (Bennett's Field)

States I have landed the 150 and or The Champ

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