[blackdog]

I got my private in a 152 in Vero Beach Fl. I did it quick because I couldn't take one more cramped hour shoulder to shoulder with an instructor. I then went to cherokees, arrows, and the aztec D.

My favorite GA plane ever was a Cardinal RG. Smoothe, spacious, kinda nice layout. A bit underpowered compared to a 205 , but still very nice to fly.

Worst GA plane ever was the Traumahawk.

[Errant]

Worst GA plane ever was the Traumahawk.

Good candidate for sure.

I like the 172/177 Cessna RGs too. A little underpowered as you say, but very efficient, have a long range, and relatively fast with the gear folded.