Love and respect Cessna 180's The nicest model was the original 180, or the 180A, (with the 'sharks' mouth cutaway lower cowling). It was lighter on the controls, faster, and had an instrument panel so bad that you always kept your eyes outside......where they need to be!
After the 180, it would have to be its' parent, the Cessna 170. A bit underpowered, but lovely balance and handling .... you just need to rip out the back seats and fly it as a 2 seater. Great tailwheel trainer - kept the students sweating until it was chocked & locked!
In the twins......recokon that the D model Baron takes some beating. A little rocket....well, in pistons anyway.
Lot's of ordinary aircraft, but none so bad that I'd not fly them if maintenance was up to par.
happy days,