I had several lessons a few years back in a Cessna 172R. I wasn't that good at flying it and found it fairly difficult to fly accurately. I have recently started lessons again flying in a Robin HR2160i. I think it is probably a combination of the aircraft, recieving much better quality tuition from my new flying club and me being slightly older; but I am getting on far better now.
I am due to be doing my skills test some time in September now weather permitting. But any how, I'd recommend having a go in a Robin as they are a nice trainer to fly about in. I think even when I have completed my training I shall continue to fly them for a while