I did my primary training in C-152 Commuter IIs, at $18/hr wet. 1974

BT

"Ross Richardson" wrote in message
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I remember when I could fly a 172 for $16.00/hour.


Regards, Ross
C-172F 180HP
KSWI


Hilton wrote:
Hi,

Our RHV-based club (San Jose) just increased its prices by $2/gal/hr
effective immediately; 172s are now over $100, Arrow is $130 - I don't
even
want to think what the Duchess will be when it gets its new engines
(pilor
error gear up).

They said it was entirely due to fuel prices. I asked if the prices
would
go down when/if avgas proces dropped. I didn't really get a good answer,
but the suggestion was no, they wouldn't.

I remember when a 172 was around $65 or so and flying around the pattern
for
a hour was a fun thing to do. Now I have to call my accountant to get
financial approval.

Hilton