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flyitup · February 14th, 2003, 10:04

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Also how reasonable is it to do a lot of your private in a C152 for a guy that weighs 205 lbs? I notice when people talk about the $4,000 private rating it is done in a 152 but flight schools always try and sell you on doing it in a 172 for $2,000 more.

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Tim,

I think I remember you saying that you’re tall as well right? I personally think the 152 is waaay too small, but then again I'm not a small guy. I guess if you can comfortably fit, then why not... I did all my training in a 172 and my total costs for the private ended up being just a hair over 4 grand...

February 14th, 2003, 10:04	#19
flyitup Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 620	Re: Picking a flight school? need experienced advice! [ QUOTE ] Also how reasonable is it to do a lot of your private in a C152 for a guy that weighs 205 lbs? I notice when people talk about the $4,000 private rating it is done in a 152 but flight schools always try and sell you on doing it in a 172 for $2,000 more. [/ QUOTE ] Tim, I think I remember you saying that you’re tall as well right? I personally think the 152 is waaay too small, but then again I'm not a small guy. I guess if you can comfortably fit, then why not... I did all my training in a 172 and my total costs for the private ended up being just a hair over 4 grand...