What did you learn in?
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What did you learn in?
Just a little poll to see who has learnt in what aircraft, C152, PA-28 or other? I am interested to know as I am probably going to be learning in a C152
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MS880B - the Rallye Club. I wonder if there are any of those left flying nowadays.
Referred to by most at the club as the "tin parachute" - if in trouble, hold the stick right back and pull the power off. Very docile, wouldn't even stall properly.
Referred to by most at the club as the "tin parachute" - if in trouble, hold the stick right back and pull the power off. Very docile, wouldn't even stall properly.
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Trial flight in a PA-38, then PPL in a C152.
Still rather fond of the C152 - it's a fun little beast and doesn't bite too hard. Except when you walk into the flaps.
Still rather fond of the C152 - it's a fun little beast and doesn't bite too hard. Except when you walk into the flaps.
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PPL training start to finish in a C-152 (Aerobat and standard versions).
Still use C-152 for about 75% of flying, or PA28 Archer if I actually want to get somewhere!
I wouldn't fancy initial training in the Archer. Everything happens a bit slower in the 152, giving more time to think.
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Still use C-152 for about 75% of flying, or PA28 Archer if I actually want to get somewhere!
I wouldn't fancy initial training in the Archer. Everything happens a bit slower in the 152, giving more time to think.
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I'd say you probably learn something in everything you fly 
Did my PPL, IMC & Night in a PA38 - like HelenD I enjoyed that.
Learnt all about cross countries and touring in a Warrior - still have the trusty steed
Then progressed to a Seneca for the Multi - learnt a lot about flying and planning in that.
Now I'm lucky enough to get the RHS in a Citation occasionally - now that is a learning curve and a half!
Did my PPL, IMC & Night in a PA38 - like HelenD I enjoyed that.
Learnt all about cross countries and touring in a Warrior - still have the trusty steed
Then progressed to a Seneca for the Multi - learnt a lot about flying and planning in that.
Now I'm lucky enough to get the RHS in a Citation occasionally - now that is a learning curve and a half!
Initially C152 but also C172, C172RG, PA-38, PA-28, PA-28R, PA-32R, Be 76, PA-44, P68, C208 etc.
The point being that you never stop learning.
I once heard an instructor say that the C152 is a better aeroplane for a student than the PA-38, but the Tomahawk will make you a better pilot. I'm inclined to agree with that.
And having watched new students struggle with taildraggers (but never having flown one myself) I'm inclined to believe that those who learn in them will turn out to be better stick-and-rudder pilots than those of us who were taught in tricycle gear aircraft.
But the important things to remember - keep your eyes and ears open, have a receptive mind, don't be disheartened if you occasionally feel you're not making much progress and above all have fun!
The point being that you never stop learning.
I once heard an instructor say that the C152 is a better aeroplane for a student than the PA-38, but the Tomahawk will make you a better pilot. I'm inclined to agree with that.
And having watched new students struggle with taildraggers (but never having flown one myself) I'm inclined to believe that those who learn in them will turn out to be better stick-and-rudder pilots than those of us who were taught in tricycle gear aircraft.
But the important things to remember - keep your eyes and ears open, have a receptive mind, don't be disheartened if you occasionally feel you're not making much progress and above all have fun!
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172 for first 20 hours, then Blanik L23, then back to power in a Citabria for PPL, then 152 for hours, then 172 for IR ... 152 for hours, PA44 for Multi, Beech 95 Travel Air for hours ...
I love the 152
I love the 152
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C172 for around first 20 hrs, then C150/152 for about another 10, then alternating between PA28-140 and 150/152 for remainder of PPL training. Since flown C172/PA28/PA38/Fuji FA200.
Started off with ARV Super2's then did some time in C152 and C172 then C150's then finished off in AA-5A's. I started in the South of England then moved to West Wales for a while then back to my original school hence the changes.....
Did my IMC in a C150 and my multi in a Twin Commanche (both now lapsed due to lack of funds / interest
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Did my IMC in a C150 and my multi in a Twin Commanche (both now lapsed due to lack of funds / interest
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Bulldog T1 with Northumbrian UAS - best time of my life!
12 years later, did it all again for the ATPL in Warriors, Turbo Arrow, Seneca.
Currently plying my trade (ha ha ha) in a C150 Aerobat somewhere near you probably.
12 years later, did it all again for the ATPL in Warriors, Turbo Arrow, Seneca.
Currently plying my trade (ha ha ha) in a C150 Aerobat somewhere near you probably.
