I can see your point of view... and one I've wrangled with myself - I have a lot to lose in even attempting it. I know however, that this will be my last shot at it, as I've made moves to resurrect my dreams several times in the past, and repeated disillusionment takes its toll. Besides, my realistic chance of success & subsequent employment decreases each year, and as obsessive as I may sound, I also realise I still have a partner and a life to lead, whether I fly or not. I know that realistically, my chances of success are slim, but after several substandard attempts in the past, I feel I owe it one last shot.
...and anyway, I might just have to win the lottery to finance it
Gotta have dreams ! (and a chance to get in my favourite quote from my favourite film, The Shawshank Redemption - "Get busy livin' or get busy dyin'"
.......on the other hand, "Hope is a dangerous thing, Hope can drive a man insane"
(same film) might be more appropriate !
Gliding sounds very tempting mind !
...though not in a 747