Now convincing the wife, that's another story!
Don't let her stand in your way!
....Here's an idea

.. Just sit her down in front of the computer and all the club members can very nicely convince her for you.

Sounds easy enough, without knowing the "real" situation there at home.
By the way, talking about limited piloting experience, I will fly to Clinton solo from NY within month of receiving my ticket. Gotta start somewhere! This is what GA and a PPL is all about! Use it before we lose it. (Sounds like something out of Roysons' book

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