>>1643282>need permission to do so much as fart on the tarmacOnly at bigger airports, most smaller ones its uncontrolled.
>you can only use *certified* parts for your planeThis is an area that could definitely use work. Insurance companies have made everything parts related stupidly cost prohibitive.
>have to submit complete flight plan before flight.Only if you're flying IFR, though its not a terrible idea if you're taking a long trip so they know where to look for the smoldering wreck.
>endless certifications and hoops to jump through > lessons and licence very expensive.Just have tons of disposable income bro.
>shitty anemic little engines that cost an absolute fortune compared to their land and sea counterparts I'm hoping battery tech gets to the point where an electric motor becomes viable in my lifetime.
I fly once or twice a month for fun, it's just nice to putter around in the air.
