I learned in Tomahawks (good spinners) and the one thing I remember being drilled home more than anything was 15 degree angle of bank on turn to finals, no more than a single stage of flap and AIRSPEED! 70 knots, add 5 if you feel unsure/uncomfortable/weather conditions dictate it! I never forgot this ...
I am currently "refreshing" ], and the only thing to add to this (apart from the Cessna 152 is 65 knots and you can use 2 stages of flap as there are 3 on the Cessna's), is don't start the final turn below 800ft QFE.
I'm no expert, but these are all lessons I don't think will every leave me due to the fact they have been shouted at me so many times!!!!
