Model 4 verse the 7 ss

[Bogusflyby]

That makes sense thanks!

[HighWing]

I have always thought of the difference sort of like a dirt bike vs. A Honda Gold wing.

[HighWing]

Thinking of my response, I do wish the IV-1200 was still available as a kit. After losing my first IV, it was a long and hard search to find an uncompleted IV to get me going again. Yes, I used to own a dirt bike - Montessa.

[jdmcbean]

I personally would say Dirt Bike vs Dual Sport...

And the IV IS still available.. mostly by special order and mostly being bought by the overseas market due to the lower gross weight requirements.

[Ramos]

I personally would say Dirt Bike vs Dual Sport...

And the IV IS still available.. mostly by special order and mostly being bought by the overseas market due to the lower gross weight requirements.

That sounds better. Dirt bike vs. Gold Wing had me thinking: "Who wants to ride a Gold Wing?" Yawn........

Using the dirt bike/dual sport analogy, is it correct to say that for short hops and pasture strips a Model IV may actually be the better option?

[jiott]

"Dirt bike vs. dual sport" sounds like a good comparison to me. The model IV may have slightly better performance, but I suspect that is only because of the lighter gross weight. However, I have yet to hear of anyone say that the 7SS can't get in and out of anyplace that the model IV can. The model 7SS has more refinement and comfort for longer trips. Other than price and availability (of used or unfinished kits), I would think the newer 7SS is the better choice.

[Guy Buchanan]

Well, speaking as an authority, the IV is certainly a much better looking airplane. And, being lighter, will certainly perform better. And it tends to attract pilots who are better looking and perform better too.