I live in central Alaska where it is cold (well, not as cold as you Fairbanks folks but close) and am wondering if the difference between the cabin heat in the 50 and 53 is really that significant.
Also I've only flown in a B model and I wonder about the realistic difference in the barn door flaps? I'm not afraid of slips (matter of fact I rather enjoy working them even in the 172 I rent) but I want to eventually work myself into short strips. For now I will be working in and out of 2000 foot gravel or commuting to Merrill.
The 170A I'm looking at is a real cherry. And it is bare, something I've been looking for because of all the gravel here. The 170B has been rebuilt after an accident by a supposedly reputable 170 shop in Alabama which has all the usual advantages (corrosion treated, newish paint and interior, re-rigged) and disadvantages (were the repairs done well - who knows?) Both have the 7653 prop now but I would like a 8042 eventually.
Thanks for any advice. Of course with my luck they will both be sold out from under me anyway
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