Yes, its still being done in a Tiger...
In 07/08 there were 2 young guys age 17 or 18 ,who learnt with "Smithy" at Caloundra.
One went all through from Effects of Controls to GFPT on the Tiger, and then went to a 172 for the navs, and the other swopped to a C172 after going solo..
Both kids did solo in under 10 hours.
I believe the first guy has got into the RAAF ,and the second is doing well with his CPL at YBMC.