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why do so few in America like aviation as hobby?

CupCrusher40
Frequent Flyer B

thank you

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Re: why do so few in America like aviation as hobby?

dfwskier
Aviator A

It is an expensive hobby.

 

Most cannot afford it.

Re: why do so few in America like aviation as hobby?

DancingDavidE
Aviator A

@dfwskier wrote:

It is an expensive hobby.

 

Most cannot afford it.


There are plenty of aviation geeks around. 

 

However if you mean actually flying, then I agree with @dfwskier that it's quite an investment in time and money. 

 

Its possible to rent time in an aircraft but the commitment to fly enough hours to stay fluent is a lot.

 

My father-in-law is a general aviation pilot and he would give me his plane, but I don't have time to do the training and upkeep.

 

 

Home airport MDW, frequent visitor to MCO to see the mouse.

Re: why do so few in America like aviation as hobby?

CupCrusher40
Frequent Flyer B

so sad people sad flight late. its more time on plane for me