Video: Cessna 152 vs. LSAs -- Flying School Shootout

Video: Cessna 152 vs. LSAs — Flying School Shootout

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Monday, April 09, 2012 at 12:00 AM ET

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A flight school, U.S. Aviation Group, compared new-age Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) with the traditional Cessna 152 for pilot training.
The Cessna 152 was found to be the more economical choice for training.
Additionally, the Cessna 152 was deemed easier for students to fly and solo, though LSAs might offer a more "fun" experience.

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Which is better for training – a new-age LSA or an old-school Cessna 152? For Texas flight school U.S. Aviation Group, the Cessna wins hands down on economics. It’s also easier to fly and solo, but not necessarily more fun.

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