[Barry]

FWIW -

I got my license way back in 1992. I soloed in 15 and got my private in about 65 hours. I understand that the averages are a bit higher now.

Also unless you live in an area where the weather is beautiful most of the time, you will eventually want to get an instrument rating so you can legally fly through the clouds.

I own a Piper Saratoga and fly between 125 and 150 hours a year. I am very glad that I did it. Plus when you wear your leather flight jacket you can tell the babes that, yes you really are a pilot.