Thanks for the replies guys! I take this as a ringing endorsement for the PA-38? The instructor wasn't pulling my leg when he said the PA-38 is better for training?
@Genghis - isn't the view out of a C152 similar to the view out of a C172? The designs are so close. I can see how the PA-38 has better visibility for the pilot compared to a PA-28.
I've read about taildraggers a few times, why is it better? I take it taxiing a taildragger is better and landing is different (??) compared to a tricycle-gear aircraft, but what does that have to do with flying?