I saw this thread title and just had to have a look, yep there it is just a couple of posts in the good old 'lets slag of the PA38'.
Phew I am back now after having ran around the cat screamng.
But hang on......
WWW...... yes someone who knows what he is talking about.
There is nothing wrong with spinning PA38s I do it, the guy who tought me, did it, my examiner for my instructor rating made me do it and I love it. They behave perfectly, enter properly, recover gently, wait....the spin WILL tighten (which I think is where some may faulter) and then recovery occurs.
Climb up do it again.
Beats doing 4i any day.