I can assure you that it is a lot,lot cheaper than sailing a small cruiser or low key amateur motorsport.
You need to join a decent group,we pay £40/hr all in plus around £200-300 per year according to finances.
The aircraft is one year older than me,but it is a WW2 military Cub still in US Army colours and a delight to fly!
Lister
Now an old age pensioner,can't wait to get the cheque,should pay for all my flying.