tried, tested and proven...
The high wing strut cessna design has one of if not the best safety records of any mass produced lightie.
The 152 is just an improvement on an already excellent design, slightly larger tail-feathers with awesome elevator authority and main-gear that can take the students hate.
Predictable flight/stall/spin traits combined with purchase/running costs and relaibility unmatched make it the training wepon of choice. As for the MAUW issues, better the students make errors in a 152 then something a little less forgiving.
AAARRRR!!! avalanches in the Aerobat, pure sex!!!!
the skycatcher has pretty big shoes to fill, Clive Cessna your a F-
n legend!!!