I trained for my PPL with the Ardmore Flying School. I completed my training part time while working and obtained my license in 1997.
The picture above is of me and my flight instructor in front of a Piper PA-38 (Tomahawk) flight trainer. I completed all my flight training on this aircraft.
Once I got my license I quickly transitioned to the four seat Cessna 172. Initially I flew the older models then as the school purchased the new 172 I was able to fly the modern equivalent.
When we moved to Tampa Florida in 2000 I took the opportunity to become current again and completed a number of hours training with an instructor who flew commercial jets. I achieved my goal of flying solo again.