skip the 172 - I have a chunk of time in it and they are...boring in comparison...
Whatcha got, Graeme, 10 hours in a 172? A plane is as boring as your sense of adventure. While certainly not as agile as a 150/150 taildragger that'll not do anything you ask it to,
they're very comfortable magic carpet rides with an enormous amount of safety built in to the structure and flying characteristics.
I do agree with your recommendation of an RV, though. Now THERE'S an awesome machine.
