On May 1, 1967 I flew my last pre-solo dual.
I soloed on May 2, at 10 hours, in Cessna N8624J, a brand new 150, the first
student to solo in it.
The rent was $7/hr wet.

It seems that most here are concentrating on the costs -- but I'd like
to say "Congratulations" on 40 years in the air!

I wasted my first 35 years on the ground, looking up. As a result of
my procrastination, I doubt that I shall ever have the opportunity to
enjoy aviation for 40 straight years -- it's quite an accomplisment,
IMHO. Good job!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"