I do agree that bringing in a new type was a bad decision, but they seemed to make a lot of them. I would stick to C172's over C150's if I was them. C172's are move avaiable in better shape, allow for an observer, and would be more sellable when necessary. Does not make any sense to source C172's from down under. They are much more expensive and most of them have alot of hours from being used up as trainers. I see at least 2 planes a month being shipped to Aus. (of course if it is another deal to make someone money and not look after the the best interests of CIA) The big difference is you can find low time airframes never used by a school that have been well cared for. Here is an example.
http://www.controller.com/listings/a...A2BDDCC55C41DA