One point which hasn't been raised yet, though, is that most of these types need a lot more runway for take-off than they do for landing.
FFF, without wishing to offend and in the politest manner possible, might I suggest you take a look at the C152/172 POH next time you go to fly one. Apart from Cessna
only quoting short field take-off and landing performance, you may be surprised to see that the distances are very similar for TODR and LDR.
ifitaint