I've often heard that the Cub was the Jeep of the air. I suppose, then, that the J-3 is a CJ-2A. Would the PA-18 be a CJ-5, then, or a CJ-7? Would that mean that the Pacer is a 4x4 Wagoneer and the Tri-Pacer be the 2x4 version? Are the new host of lightweight experimentals, like the Kitfox, Highlander, Rans S-6, etc. then just side-by-side UTV's? It's crazy where ones mind can end up if you leave the gate open.

I have had this shower thought a few times myself. The Cessna 172 is the Honda Civic. There are ways of making a really badass C172 but then there exists a million other clapped out boring basic trainer examples. The Civic has always been a good car, built from a lineage of cheap and cheerful engineering that begs to be improved by the aftermarket. The C172 and Civic are both a good strong start to something great, or just simply adequate at meeting the expectation of the intended market.

I've always thought of the C-172 as the mini-van of the airplane world. Easy to fly, nothing impressive about it, but it will get you there eventually. A lot of people fly them, but very few of them are worth bragging about.

From a lover of Cessna taildraggers and Ford trucks:
120/40-Ranger
170-F150
180-F250
185-F350
188-F450
L19-Willys Jeep

frstnflt wrote:From a lover of Cessna taildraggers and Ford trucks:
120/40-Ranger
170-F150
180-F250
185-F350
188-F450
L19-Willys Jeep

So your a Ford man I take it.

So, what does that make my Champ?

Dwr7ac wrote:So, what does that make my Champ?

A Geo Metro - Great on gas, fun to drive, doesn't go too fast, and don't let your friends catch you!

Tangogawd wrote:

Dwr7ac wrote:So, what does that make my Champ?

A Geo Metro - Great on gas, fun to drive, doesn't go too fast, and don't let your friends catch you!

Naw,

I have driven both, still driving the Champ. People don't snicker when you pull up to get gas in the Champ...

Pete

Mapleflt wrote:

frstnflt wrote:From a lover of Cessna taildraggers and Ford trucks:
120/40-Ranger
170-F150
180-F250
185-F350
188-F450
L19-Willys Jeep

So your a Ford man I take it.

Sounds like he's a pretty smart man!!

WWhunter wrote:

Mapleflt wrote:

frstnflt wrote:From a lover of Cessna taildraggers and Ford trucks:
120/40-Ranger
170-F150
180-F250
185-F350
188-F450
L19-Willys Jeep

So your a Ford man I take it.

Sounds like he's a pretty smart man!!

I've always heard a 206 is the 350 of the air, but after flying mine I'd have to disagree. Yes, they can both haul a lot, but the 206 is lots more fun to fly then driving a big heavy pickup. It surprises me everytime I go up.

pburns wrote:

Tangogawd wrote:

Dwr7ac wrote:So, what does that make my Champ?

A Geo Metro - Great on gas, fun to drive, doesn't go too fast, and don't let your friends catch you!

Naw,

I have driven both, still driving the Champ. People don't snicker when you pull up to get gas in the Champ...

Pete

Dang! Where's that LIKE button when you need it?

1955 170B with O-300 and FP prop = 2 door 1955 Chevy with inline 6, manual transmission stuck in 2nd gear

1955 180 with O-470 and CS prop = 2 door 1955 Chevy with V8, 3 speed manual with overdrive.

Aryana wrote:1955 170B with O-300 and FP prop = 2 door 1955 Chevy with inline 6, manual transmission stuck in 2nd gear

1955 180 with O-470 and CS prop = 2 door 1955 Chevy with V8, 3 speed manual with overdrive.

I suppose the 170B would be a half ton and the 180 would be three-quarter, then.

I do hear Stinsons described as "The Cadillac of the Skies" somewhat often...makes me feel pretty good about my 108!

Trevair wrote:I do hear Stinsons described as "The Cadillac of the Skies" somewhat often...makes me feel pretty good about my 108!

You mean the majestic Stinson Station Wagon with the woody accents