Do you remember the plane you earned your Private Pilot Certificate in?

Dani here again -

4 years ago I was working hard to earn my private pilot certificate, flying all the time. My flight training was almost equally split between a Cessna 172 flying out of Reno, followed by a Cherokee PA-28-140 flying out of Minden. I loved that little Cherokee, which is what I ultimately passed my check ride in.

My husband flew our plane Pokey down to Minden today to chat with our A&P. Since I work in Carson, I was able to pop down to meet him for lunch at the Tail Dragger. The food was better than I remembered, and I had a delicious wrap. As always, the views of the airport are superb.

It was nostalgic being at KMEV, watching the gliders get tows. After lunch we decided to walk around and check out the planes. My heart gave a little jump and I fondly smiled when I saw the plane I passed my check ride in. It was like running into an old beloved friend I hadn’t seen in years.

Not only did I see my beloved 66Romeo, I also ran into my old flight instructor Andrew! We had a nice chat before it was time to head back to work.

What plane do you have fond memories of?