I think that they went with the 162 versus the 155, 156, 158 designation for the same reason they went with the 150 desgination instead of the 142. The two aircraft are different enough to warrent it.
It would be neat to see a certified version that could be used for PP training and some IFR training, but that may be asking too much. As a PP trainer, the current version may be sufficient, perhaps they could add a varient with ye' old steam gauges.
But, at least this version offers FBOs and flight schools something that is cheaper than the 172s, Pipers, and Diamonds that they are using now, at least for initial training.
And, will we see any of these show up at Clinton next year? They should be equal in the Scavenger Hunt and maybe the landing competitions. It looks like they won't be able to compete in the nerf drop, unless you can open the door in flight.
Maybe we can take the door off.
