$99 US$ an hour translates to $238 NZ$. Hell I've been flying new Cessna's (@ Ardmore Flying School -they have 11 of them) for NZ$165 or US$68 per hour. I initially thought they were excessive but have grown to realise that by international standard rates they are cheap.. .Yep - let your friend fly with a young fresh keen instructor. He needs the opportunity, the money and the promotions more that you