XXX Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) My buddy James in his Cardinal RG as seen from my "F". Beautiful day over Crystal Bay, FL. air_to_air.avi YouTube link: Edited July 12, 2016 by Chupacabra Added link 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I've always thought the C177 is one of the prettiest airplanes ever made. How does it hold up to your F in performance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX Posted July 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I was in a club with a fixed gear Cardinal for over 10 Years and have a soft spot in my heart for them. The fixed gear was pretty slow but very roomy, especially for the back seat passengers. I think we decided that I am about 6 knots faster at similar altitude and power settings. I have several speed mods, 201 windscreen, cowl closure, flap and aileron gap seals, wing root fairings, and wing tips. He has the power flow exhaust which he claims is noticeable in climb and fuel burn. Yes they are beautiful birds, I always got compliments on the ramp and once even from the tower controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar Avalle Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Both are indeed beautiful planes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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