That’s a slap of truth right there.
I started training in 2002 @ KLNS and paid $57.00/hour wet for a Cessna 152 and $30.00 / hr instructor.
Today, i’m trying to finish my training and its $97.00/hour wet and $40.00 / hr instructor for a Tomahawk.
Beating myself up for not finishing 10 years ago now
When I got my private a C150 was about $14 per hr. wet and a 172 was $24per hr.wet 
that was 1971. I was in a club in 72 flying a Cherokee 140 for $10 per hr. wet and $25 a month for dues. It’s jut “plane” discouraging where the price of everything has gone. 
Same here. Instructor was $8/hr on top of the $14 for the 150. 1969 KSJC
There is a glass cockpit 182 with a Horton Kit and all options for $80/ hour dry at West Houston Flyers 281-382-0259 $5/ gallon fuel 24/7
Yes, in 1966 my CFI was renting 152s for $13 wet. I bought an IFR equipped Stinson 108 for $3400 that same year. Times have changed.
KPWK C-182T Skylane G1000 is about $175 wet www.pilotjournalnotebook.com
Piper Vagabond $11/wet
Piper Clipper $18/wet
Monthly fee $25
$300 equity
2005 member of the Vagbond Flight Club KDEC
I don’t know what happened to the club. I’ve moved overseas.
There is a similar club around Brisbane Australia that has 172 for $80/wet.
I’m spoiled and am looking for a build project to spend my time on.
ever think of joining a Flying Club in your area?
one in NY near buffalo has really decent prices…
Club Rates
The Western New York Flying Club is a not-for-profit corporation. The rates that we charge reflect the true cost of operating and maintaining the aircraft. Our goal is to make flying as accessible and affordable as possible for our members.
After paying a one-time initiation fee of $600.00, the rates charged are as follows:
•Active Member Dues - $44.00 per month
•Insurance Charge - $50.00 per month
•Aircraft Rates (dry tach hours)
◦N15310 Cherokee 140 - $28.00
◦N9679H Cessna 172 Skyhawk - $28.00
◦N2259Q Archer II - $36.00
◦N8889E Archer II - $36.00