which aeroplane are you training in?
 

I was just wondering why a lot of people choose to train for the PPL in those Piper worrior aeroplanes and not in Cessna's. Im doing my training in the C152 and finding my self saving hundreds and hundreds of pounds so whats the point? especially when you can fly the PA after gaining your PPL with only an hours instruction in it.

:rolleyes:

you'll find loads of other threads giving both specific answers and discusssing the general merits of the two types, but...

For me, I just prefer the Warrior. Flown both, didn't really like the Cessna (cramped, under powered). That's just a personal preference. Also, I would expect to be flying mainly the Warrior after I get the license and would rather have 50+ hours experience on the specific type I'll be flying, rather than just the conversion time.

While slightly more expensive, the money doesn't matter really, after all, I could always just get a cheaper hobby if I wanted to save hundreds of pounds. At an extra £11/hour where I fly, it adds just over 10% to the total cost, and for me personally, makes it much more enjoyable, which for me is what it's all about. For an atpl wannabe on a budget, things may well be different.

I'm learning in a Katana.
It costs a bit more per hour, but would you rather learn to drive in a knackered Moggie Minor or a nearly new supermini? :)

Warrior for me - always thought the Cessna didn't really look like an aircraft!! However following a Shorts 360 on finals the other day I've decided the Cessna's are OK after all!!

Simply don't 'fit' in a C150.............. :rolleyes:

Don't fit in any of those three which is why I learnt on, and still fly a Tomahawk. It's also nice having a proper throttle quadrant and being able to see out too!

Learnt in a C152 because that's what our flying group prefer to use for training. I would rather choose based on instructor rather than aircraft type. I'm now flying a Cherokee because it's cheaper, more available, and you don't rub thighs with the person in the RHS :D
Still have a soft spot for the dear old C152 though, and go up for a quick play in it every now and then :)

Teehee, I fall into a niche category because I learnt in a (blue) Robin 200, so nrrrrr! :p :D

Excellent training a/c although one small gripe is that spins are prohibited.

The PA28 is a good a/c because, it's big, has power and floats/glides well. However, if you learn in a slightly crap a/c (read training), you can appreciate things post-PPL a lot better imho. Going from PA28 to Robin would frighten some...

Didmine in a BeaglePup which is a pity really 'cause everything after that is like flying a badly contructed jelly.!;)

A/C for training!
 

Ah - I love the Robin HR200 I am training in out of EGPK.

Nice a/c - only 18mths old and 300 odd hours - full avionics stack and its all nice - smooth - and new!

Nice airplane too - responsive yet safe.

Asked my instructor what a 140 would be like after....

he says 'like flying a brick'!

Spins - well I am not that advanced .... yet!

regards

Simon

I learnt in a C152, which I though was good. I now fly a Koliber, which is streets ahead. OK, so you don't have a view straight down as there is a wing in the way, but a bubble canopy gives unsuppassed visibilty, far better than a C150/PA28. And it lands nicely too. Also as it has a stick with rod control runs, rather than a yoke with stretchy cables, the control response is immediate.

Did first 12 hours in a tomahawk then finished in C152. Progress to C172 as that is what the club had, then moved house found new club and switched to the Warrior. Now I have a Robin HR100/285 - one of the 2 on the British register.

Im going for cpl, which is why I suppose it is best to keep training cost minimum. but Id love to try other aircrafts after gaining my PPL.

I learn't in the PA-28 simply because i cant fit into a Cessna. And anyway i dont like the way that they fly.

Three cheers for Piper.

Tom

I did my first 12 hours in a Chipmunk. Needless to say I still haven't quite got the knack of landing a 152 or PA28!!

3 hours in a Grob G115 so far,may have to transfer to a Warrior on account of weight (mine!)

Also learning in a Grob 115 ... about to take skills test in it too.
Lovely little aircraft, I think!

PPPPP ... guessing from your chosen steed and your location you're learning at Barton?

I think I am in the minority here - I am training on Grumman AA5's. I much prefer the space in the AA5's to the rather cramped 152 that the club has, although the thought of "rubbing thighs" with Aerobabe does have a certain appeal!! The sliding canopy is also rather good as it makes me feel like a Spitfire pilot Ha Ha

Affirm, Viggen, although on the last two occasions its been not-flying due wx (curse!) Time not wasted last weekend though, took Aviation Law instead....