Cant really add to this, apart from saying that yes, a trip to Leicester would be very good, and a stop off at that bar too

Look forward to it soon V1 (and anyone else yeah? I will post here when we are going if anyone would like to join us).
I must admit, I have been taught to rotate at 70kts, thus using a lot of pressure to keep the nose down - it definitely wants to come off the ground earlier, especially when flying solo. I am amazed (not doubting you in any way) to hear the the 152 can lift off at 45kts - at 60kts it seemed to stagger, only just getting into the air (this was with zero flaps)
Can one of you more experienced pruners step in here and help us out?
Lee