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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Key Takeaways:

A Texas flight school, U.S. Aviation Group, prefers the old-school Cessna 152 over new-age Light Sport Aircraft (LSAs) for pilot training.
The Cessna 152 wins on economics, and is also considered easier to fly and solo.
While the Cessna 152 is more practical, it is noted as "not necessarily more fun" than an LSA, suggesting LSAs might offer a more enjoyable 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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