[M Gough]

Thanks Paul. I’ve been renting a ’77 Tiger out of Rocky Mountain Metro and am doing my “tests.” The real decision-maker will be performance in the summer. We’ll see.

Mike

[M Gough]

Gary,

Thanks so much for the info. I will keep the research going and heed your advice. I’ve spent nearly 30 years flying pointy military aircraft, but am relatively new to GA — and to flying what I call a “kite” in an airmass — and the airmass is in charge! I’ve got time in the 172sp and it performs ok at the lower DAs around Denver, even in the summer. But I haven’t ventured into the big mountains with it yet.

But I just don’t get joy out of flying the Cessnas. Sure it is better than not flying, but want something more fun — and the Tiger community sure seems fun and passionate about their birds.

I found a local 1977 Tiger to rent in the area and will see how it does. I’ll let you know what the CFIs think about mountain performance.

Thanks again,

Mike

[M Gough]

Great! I’m sure the previous owner was on O2!

I imagine it’s not so much the ceiling as the takeoff/climb performance at the high DA mountain airports with winds that create downdrafts.

Hopefully I’ll be able to report back soon with the performance of a Tiger of my own.

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