Hi Vonrd,
I'm glad to know you were able to acquire your pilots license here at old north central...a great little airport.
Unfortunately times have changed and now the skies seem so much busier that the FAA no longer want the private pilot flying so much around here near our very business airports. My brother lived in Desert Hot Springs CA. I was very impressed with the private pilot community out there. That seems to be the place to be if you want to spread your wings:)