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Old 6th Jul 2006, 07:04
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GearOff
 
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Using a PA28 would really have no practical benefit in the training environment. The Warrior is more comfortable than a 152, but that's about all.

If you're going to stop at PPL, the Warrior is a more useful aeroplane, but training-wise, if you move from the 152 straight into a CSU (e.g. Arrow/Dakota/182 etc) it would be no harder than moving from a Warrior into the same aircraft.

The extra speed (all of about 10kts) of a Warrior is basically irrelevant for training because you're flying the same number of hours regardless of which aircraft you fly. The only difference would be you could go a bit further on your navs in a Warrior.

I'd stick with the ol' 152 and save your dollars. Maybe even consider using that saved money towards doing your CPL on a multi.
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