It seems like with your schedule it would be more effective for you to use the 172. I got my private in a 152, then I had to make the same transition. For me, it was all about getting used to the different "sight picture" in the flare. Also, looking out the side window or side of the windscreen was mentioned earlier, and is good advice.
Originally Posted by
Pilotpip
I've never flown a 152. But I always had my students flare to an attitute where the prop spinner is pointing at the tree tops at the end of the runway. That worked pretty nice. If you're in the northwest where the trees get big, don't do this.
Heh Heh, nice. I laughed when I read this, as I'm from the Seattle area and imagining pointing the spinner at the treetops at some of the places up there (Langley) would certainly be an interesting experience.... Seems like a good idea anywhere else though.
-Ben