My first solo machine was a PA28-161 Warrior in 1983. Several years later, the aircraft was pranged on landing and the pilot tragically killed. Some years further on, the wreck was rebuilt by an operator and used for training again. 25 years to the day since my first solo, I hired the aircraft with a 24 year old instructor and had an hour of nostalgic fun in the training area. (My landing wasn't as good as my first solo!)