I donated a ppl to myself when i turned 40, 11 years ago. Here, that cost me around 8000 £. It's been worth it! All the trips to remote airstrips with the family and friends. I'm paying 140 £ for a tacho hour. A week ago i put a long lasting smile on the face of a 12 year old son of a colleague giving him an experience that he'll never forget. I've taken a now F16 pilot on his first motorized flight and he still owes me a trip in his type of aircraft. Go for it!