My impression is this is the most heavily federally regulated pursuit I could have selected.
Of course, this leads to probably the most costly pursuit I could have selected.
To complete private pilot training takes minimum $5,000 - $7,000. That's probably low balling it. I quit counting as I pay as I go. My goal right now is to complete my Private Pilot's license.
After that, I don't know. I have to worry about my bienniel physical which health insurance does not cover and of which there is a host of ailments that can ground a person.
Purchase and maintenance of a private, two or four seat small plane is also federally regulated, which drives cost, to the point I'm not even considering purchasing.
Pilot's are regularly harassed by law enforcement officials due to perceived threats of small planes. They happen to use airports.
Like I said, I'm not sure how much flying I'll do once I get my ticket.
Flying is great. I just can’t afford it now that I’m married.