[SavageEagle]

I've loved flying all my life of 26 years. Growing up near Evansville, MillionAire(sp?) Flight School did their practice literally over our house everyday. Watching them stall, come out of it, make turns, dives, etc just got me hooked. Although we had a scare in the early 90's when a Vietnam Vet, living in a ditch near his burnt down home, was having flashbacks and popping shots at the rookies. Apparently he did this alot but never hit anything so they left him alone. That is until he ACTUALLY HIT A PLANE! We watched from my back yard as he (the instructor) limped the plane back to the Evansville Airport in his shot up, smoking cessna. Scared us all to death.

I had a chance to ride in a 172 Skyhawk. Yes it's cramped, but man what a rush! I know it's already been suggested, but I would have to suggest ankle carry with a small revolver. If you need more than 2-3 shots in a cessna, God help you. I know reaching for an ankle holster would be somewhat obstructed by the stick, but other than having it in a bag, which would be hard to get to in a struggle, I can't fathom any other logical choice that would allow it to stay concealed almost 100%. Unless there's some way you can mount it inside the cabin somewhere... Considered crafting a secret "Oh Shit" panel to hide mine in my truck. If you own the aircraft that might be an option. Unless it's "partial ownership" or the "company's" plane... Even then there are ways and places you can temporarily mount something within reach...