-Not posting this in the general because I want a bigger discussion on the topic-

As a kid, I was very much into planes/flying and flew lots of flight simulators, played air combat games, always got excited when flying commercial, memorized most of the Jane's Aircraft Recognition Guide, etc.; however, I always saw it as something that was really expensive and sort an unobtainable thing to do like being an astronaut or a top Hollywood movie star.

Somewhat out of nowhere, I realized I'm an adult with money and I could potentially pursue flying. I started looking into it more and more while being honest and critical (not just looking at the upsides and ignoring the downsides) and I just have a hard time seeing how it's worth it.

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