Am I missing the point? Surely this is a 'Result' all round.
Your Bro isn't in this 'hobby' for the money is he? (After all flying remuneration continues to decline well below those offered in the established trades such as plumber etc...)
Your Bro wants to indulge his desire to fly...... tick
Your Bro wants some gold bars to 'strut' round the airport..... tick
Your dear old mum wants to support her son..... tick
Wayne and Tracey want to enjoy greatly subsidized junkets to the Costa's.... tick
What's the problem? I love the fact that I can get to the med for little more than the bus fare to town. I therefore offer my personal thanks to one and all concerned.