Here's another one who does the "Cessna Lift" before turning as I too want to carry on enjoying my aviating! I flown the Cessna 172 (145hp and 160hp) The older 145hp model had better visibility as the glareshield was (seemed)lower but they were both better than the PA-28.The one I flew (Warrior) had a real "junior airline pilot" instrument panel and glareshield. I'm 6' but felt my visibility severly limited by the panel. Yes, the seat was raised! This in turn reduced my view out of the upper side windows.