As far as I know, I think the only aviation college that uses LSAs in their aviation program is the Florida Institute of Technology. They bought 2 Remos GX LSAs a few years ago to see if any of their students whether majoring in aeronautical science or not to use if for sport pilot training or maybe even private pilot training. I don't know if they still have LSAs in their flight program or if they gotten rid of it.
This got me thinking. Why don't aviation colleges use LSAs for aviation students to use it for their primary flight training? They could use newer LSAs to get their private and instrument ratings maybe. Besides I think that most aviation colleges spend a lot of money on brand new aircraft with glass cockpits these days. And we know that comparing apples to apples, brand new SLSAs usually costs less to buy than a brand new glass cockpit 172 or Warrior. I think if aviation colleges want the latest technologically advanced airplane for the cheaper price, I think an LSA is the way to go in this situation. I think another benefit to the aviation students would be they could rent glass cockpit LSA more cheaply than a brand new glass cockpit 172 or Warrior.
What do you think? LSAs as a cheaper alternative to glass cockpit 172s and Warriors?