I wasn’t going to – but what the heck….
I took up flying some 5 years ago and have, in the main, thoroughly enjoyed the experience (apart from an engine failure after take off in a PA38!!). What really puts me off is those ill informed, pompous and sanctimonious people who have posted negative responses to this thread. People making knee jerk judgements about safety and insurance issues while, I am sure, they secretly wish they had the skill, opportunity and friends with big enough gardens to do the same.
Club houses up and down the country are full of these people who have nothing better to do than complain about everything and everyone. Flying for me is fun, a hobby and something I have a passion for and I shall continue to enjoy it despite those who believe is should not be challenging too.
Our community is under threat from enough people from the outside without those on the inside adding a spurious and self-indulgent voice.
There, I’ve said my bit…..