Having spent a fair amount of time instructing on C150/152 and PA28s of all marques, it remains a matter of individual preference, for the student rather than the instructor.
The C152 is smaller - (watch the fuel load with two average adults) - it is cheaper for the asppiring student by about 15 percent on average in the UK and you can spin it (and aerobat it if you have the right one!).
It can also be very tricky to taxi for a beginner, who tend to overcorrect like crazy on the taxiway.
The PA28, and I'm talking about 161 and 181, has more room, ideal for us larger types, much better range and is more stable - an easier and more forgiving platform for the less adventurous student and a bit faster.
It tends to follow, at least in our club, that a PPL student learns on the Cessna and when trained and licensed, does a Warrior conversion, as the PA28 makes a better touring aircraft for those longer trips e.g. UK/France.
The conversion course (differences training) usually takes an average student no more than two hours.
Most PPL holders stay with the PA28 after conversion.
Level 400
(I don't take it that high - that's the day job!)
