I have done over 200 hours and only just started flying 172s for flying the odd jolly locally.
I am so impressed by its characteristics, like an Alfaromeo loves to drive fast, a 172 feels like it wants to fly (unlike some warriors i have flown that one has to flog to get airborne and feel like they want to stay on the ground).
Sounds like a silly statement but you will understand when you have flown one. The engine is generally quiet and lazy in the cruise - visibility is second to none - if avionics all work as well, then you would struggle to find a better light SE aircraft in my book.
