Originally Posted by
AussieNick
You'll fit a 172 just fine. I'm 193cm and at the time I was squeezing myself into the C152, 130kg. The 152 required myself to lie across both seats and swing my legs in. Not a very graceful entry.
If you've got the choice, I'd avoid the 152.
But, as it's been mentioned, a good flying club/school will find a solution for your needs.
Flying in a 172 costs about £50 more per hour in my local flight schools. :/