Hello Folks,
What is good and or bad about a newer fuselage that is 4" wider on an old PA-18? I have searched threads and came up with dimensions, but not much else (I may be missing a great thread, if so, show me the light please). I realize it will be like a PA-12 size, right? Maybe not quite as wide? But I have not found information relating to STOL and driving the thing around characteristics, in the air that is.
What I am most interested in are the STOL characteristics. I have had a 12 and love them but for STOL, the 18 is better. (Realize this is generally and I am not talking mods or souped up versions, your turbine equipped 12 for example.)
Will a PA-18 with a 4" wider fuselage perform as well as a PA-18 with a standard fuselage with the same engine and/or VG's and/or bigger tires, and/or whatever?
Thanks everyone for all the great input and super constructive information.
What is good and or bad about a newer fuselage that is 4" wider on an old PA-18? I have searched threads and came up with dimensions, but not much else (I may be missing a great thread, if so, show me the light please). I realize it will be like a PA-12 size, right? Maybe not quite as wide? But I have not found information relating to STOL and driving the thing around characteristics, in the air that is.
What I am most interested in are the STOL characteristics. I have had a 12 and love them but for STOL, the 18 is better. (Realize this is generally and I am not talking mods or souped up versions, your turbine equipped 12 for example.)
Will a PA-18 with a 4" wider fuselage perform as well as a PA-18 with a standard fuselage with the same engine and/or VG's and/or bigger tires, and/or whatever?
Thanks everyone for all the great input and super constructive information.