I would definately go for the money gig. It'll make you happier in the end.
You want to keep scrambling to pay your bills every month for a long time, BUt be able to fly that airplane? I would get the better paying job and buy my own airplane. Airplane ownership really isn't THAt expensive. Crunch some numbers, it's very possible to own your own airplane, the flying will laso be a lot more fun too, besides being the button pusher