Which Airplane do you Prefer for Training?

[CRAFT]

I'm considering buying an airplane that I will rent out. However, before I do any purchasing, I need to get people's input about which airplane would be the most popular.

Whether you that are a pilot, a pilot in training, enthusiast, instructor, owner that rent out planes, etc.. Please vote below, on your favorite basic training aircraft (an aircraft that would be inexpensive to rent, and would be used for a first-time flyer, or someone training for their PPL).

Thank you.

You have two propositions in your post. First, is the question of which of the four listed would be the most popular. I think you will get a pretty even split over time between the C-172 and the Warrior for a Trainer/Rental.

The second proposition is a Ford/Chevy question. I have flown 3 of the 4 listed, excepting only the 152. I prefer low wing and would (and did) vote for the Warrior. Good trainer and short XC airplane. The Archer is a better XC than the Warrior but its 180 horses is a little more than should be thrust on a new student.

 

[mondtster]

Buy something that can be spun.

That's probably not a bad idea, considering how hard it can be in some areas to come up with an airplane that can be spun. I'll also reiterate that cost is a major factor for many prospective students, so finding something that can be operated cheaply will probably be the most attractive.

Although it isn't on the list of options, it might be worth looking at a Diamond DA-20. They're getting to be reasonably priced, you should be able to operate them cheaply, they're relatively new, and they can be spun.

 

[Craig]

My training time was in lots of different models...C-152/172, Traumahawk, Cherokee 140/160/Warrier 2, PA-31, PA-34, and the Arrow. Most fun was playing in both the SF-260 and a big tailed/big motor Chipmunk

 

[TangoEchoAlpha]

I'm training in a 152. It's easy to fly but hard to learn to fly properly in. I find it very hard to learn how to use the rudder in it since any necessary input is usually so small since adverse yaw is minimal as well.

 

[denverpilot]

I went through solo in a straight tail 150. Great honest little airplane.

Problem with them here is density altitude. They're struggling too hard to even make it back to pattern altitude before turning base, with two people on board, once we get to spring temperatures and they stay that anemic until October.

The primary trainer weapons system of choice around here therefore is the 172. And even those can have DA problems with full tanks and two bigger humans in the middle of summer days.

 

[q5kacom]

I trained in a diamond. Cheap to operate, can spin, it wants to fly which can make landing fun. A bit tight for two big people but still works.


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