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I learned to fly there too. I'm glad I did, the training was excellent for learning small and confined airports when I later ventured out to new places. The property is surrounded by poles, wires and buildings. Makes most other airports seem vast and wide open after you get used to WHP...

Yes, that's her, be careful where you Google that :eek::eek::eek:

Additional info about 8-Ball Flying Club, yes the hourly will be a little lower, but you will have a monthly fee of $140 weather you fly or not. A $3500 buy-in is also part of the membership. The planes are a little newer, but are very tired and worn, squawks have to be written multiple...

Bob, just be aware that there is a $3500 buy in, yes, you are on the tach not the hobbs, but your monthly fee of $140 will cancel those savings. As with most clubs, you can will be assessed hundreds of dollars for any surprise issues. You are on the hook for this as a partial owner. This...

Bob, you are NOT alone in your fears, I felt compelled to jump on here after reading your post. The rental and club choices are pretty dismal in Socal. (less than an hour from my home) I often wonder if my predecessors learned to fly in 35 year old airplanes as I have. I was shocked when I...