Hi baswell,
Thanks a lot for the suggestions. You did make a point here. I also doubt it myself that wife and kids will be able to enjoy the flight as I do, though I still hope so. But the reality might really be, flying alone or with a mate as you said.
It seems start from a RA is a very reasonable approach and I have done some research about the RA-Aus last night (never know that before) and it seems more cost-effective, or even I would say, too good to be true. Saving ten grands is almost half the cost, and the small light aircraft is also sweet..
However, I do read some posts about the RA hours are not always recognized by the GA flying school, as GA school seems have concern about the quality of the RA training? The last thing I want to see after spending months to purse a RA license is the GA school instructor say, all your RA hours are useless and we have to start over again. So wondering if you or anyone have friends have done that conversion or any success stories around?