I started flying from Panshanger in the early nineties, and subsequently moved to Leavesden when Panshanger shut down.
All i was doing was circuits, never given the chance to go solo, I then changed clubs and after one hour instruction at Henlow, i was flying solo. I have heard further reports of the previous owners ripping students off. I know some of you will say maybe i wasn't good enough to go solo, but Henlow obviously thought i was.
As a PPL holder, i have even complanied to the airfield about the amount of times the house has been buzzed, and the worrying aspect of having the Pitts performing its stunts directly above. Mind you wont be long till its housing or an industrial park!