Just wanted to add: If you are on a budget when learning to fly a glider career beforehand might teach you excellent basic flying skills without too much cost. At least in Germany that is an option. However quite a bit of aeroclub work and weekend duties are expected in order to make it that affordable.
And microlights and motor-gliders might be another option below the rental prices of full sized aircraft.
Last edited by Kerosene Kraut; 21st Jun 2014 at 13:17.