I agree.You started by saying you want helpful replies only,well I'm hoping this negative reply is helpful.
The pub analogy is a very good one,I'm currently trying to talk my brother out of getting a pub too.Believe it or not,I am by nature a very positive person.
You say that you like nothing better than to unwind at your flying school,why dont you continue to do that? I almost guarantee you won't be doing much unwinding if you own the flying school.
As already advised,work in stages,get your PPL first,then enjoy flying.If after that you decide to go into the aviation business,then do so but bear in mind...........find something to help you unwind in a BIG way before you start!.........sorry
