Originally Posted by Dr Jekyll
I don't believe anyone who says they CAN afford it. Paying a couple of pounds a minute for flying is just something you have to do until you've got it out of your system.
I haven't borrowed a penny so far and I have been flying up to 3 times a week when the weather is good.
I'm working 2 jobs, 6/7 days a week, no summer holidays, no big nights out, no fancy clothes. The wardrobe of a high street shopper is probably worth more than a PPL.
And speaking about keeping your PPL current once you got it... well most flying clubs sell packages.. you can get 10 hours for little over 700 quid, which is not too bad. One can certainly afford that a couple of times a year !
Again, it's a matter of priorities. I don't intend to work 7 days a week for the rest of my life, but for now is an investment which is worth a try. I wasn't lucky enough or smart enough to get into aviation when I was younger, when I could have had parents' support. I discovered it too late so I have to work a little harder at it.