Red tape has been around forever, the older you get the higher the hoops become.........but thats the challenge, to keep in there. Inflation has taken hold of everything.....it costs me nearly 6 bucks to buy a Southern Comfort and coke these days.....but it won't stop me from drinking it because i enjoy it. The increase costs of aviation won't stop me flying...maybe reduce the total hrs per yr...but it won't stop me flying because its what i love.
Hang in there, don't give something up because it all becomes too hard!!