I have had the chance to fly a 172 a couple of times. They really are easier to fly than the 150, which is nice for X-country, but really not quite as much fun. And quite a bit more expensive.
I orinally viewed the 150 as a stepping stone to the 172, but now I am not so sure.
It has been said that the 150/152 is easy to fly, but difficult to fly well. That could be, and that is what makes it such an excellent trainer.
