The 3 Zones of Texas

[MountainGirl]

Was that with the Wright brothers? I rented 172 for $65 per hour wet but never seen anything at $13.50. Joking of course.

LOL it was a long time ago, indeed - 1970.
I had my pilot's license at 15 before I could get my driver's license.

And, like @Tnhawk - I quit when the wet rate went up... seems I stopped at $35/hr, if memory serves, and that was a lot of money back then.

 

[Rhino]

I've had people talk about paying $5 or other ridiculously low-seeming prices for flights. I just tell 'em. Go get some old silver quarters and I'll get you pretty close to the same price.

1932-1964 Washington Silver Quarter Melt Value - Coinflation

1932-1964 silver quarter values are updated with live silver prices on Coinflation. Accurate prices can be determined from knowing the metal or melt value of the silver quarter.

www.coinflation.com

As of today - 02/28/2023 it is about $3.78 in silver spot per quarter.

$3.78 x 4 quarters = $15.12 so $5 face in those silver quarters... would be roughly $75/hr for my time.