My name is Ben and I recently got my PPL. I live in the Spokane, WA area and am looking to fly. I learned in a C172 but the plane I used for training is constantly booked out. Having similar issues at other rental/training spots so figured I’d post here and see if I had any luck.
Basically, anyone interested in renting out or know of someone with a 172 or another plane? Would be scenic flights and just more skill building for now. Willing to travel up to an hour-ish, also willing to buy a share or a whole plane, help with maintenance, etc.
I’m also more than willing to fly with the owner instead of solo if that’s more comfortable. I figure I’ve got lots more learning and can gain a lot of experience from more seasoned pilots.

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Guessing you've exhausted Deer Park, Summit, CdA aviation, and NW flight $ervice.
For 172 I'd recommend trying FATPNW on Facebook, or possibly reaching out to the Spokane chapter of WPA: https://www.wpaspokane.org/ to see about partnerships. Weather is tough this time of year, but I'd be happy to take you for a hop in a taildragger out of Mead sometime for a different experience. To let you fly it though you'd have to be married to my daughter - and I don't have kids.

I’ll take that flight any time you’re ready! I’m 5 minutes from Mead.

I’ve been checking with mostly all the places mentioned. Booked out pretty far so just exploring options. Thanks for the reply and I mean it, I’ll go for a ride.