It's hard to get a 172 to enter a fully developed spin. Especially power off. Power-on is another story, yes. Also, perhaps, you were in the incipient spin regimen.
But be that as it may, I would not be so quick to do the check ride. What I would recommend you do is get some spin training. Get...
Common at KTMB, home to 100+ training aircraft. I see it used when there are four or five folks ready to take off before you and you wanna get in the line with the controller. Just a courtesy, two words to let folks know you're with the program. There's always someone here gets their panties in...
No FF = one iPad only :-(
FF = two or more!! More magenta lines = more fun!!
Also allows you focus on the important things like running your multiple cameras.
I just sold a nice little Cherokee for $14500 and my friend just sold his Archer for $32k I know he would have taken $28k. The Archer was a good deal with a GNS 530 and a good running high time engine. I think a Cherokee in that price range fits the bill for you.
I always get it for cross-country trips. Because I'm too lazy to file VFR flight plans. And I always forget to close them. Well actually, I take that back. I'm in Miami and heading north (I'm just talking the Tri-County South Florida area here) you can go east along the coast or west over the...