madfrankie
Given that you "hate when people speculate as to the cause of a crash before any investigation has even begun", it seems strange that you introduced the age of the aircraft into the discussion.
I would not have been happy learning in a 50+ year old aircraft .......... I would prefer to fly something a little less ancient and pay more...
Your choice.
The aircraft in which I did my first solo was only eight months younger than me. We were both about 20 at the time.
It is still in active service and I would be very happy to fly it again if I had the opportunity.
We are both 62 this year.
FL