i wonder though how many are driven by the wrong reasons? All the posts above are for good solid reason.
I knew a biz jet jockey his dad was a BA captain and somehow I always had the feeling he didn't want to be there although he was a capable pilot with many problems outside flying.
many come into flying for correct reasons but I am sure many of us know some who we wonder why they are doing it to maybe prove something to themselves or others ??
On a different angle I also knew of one CFi who outside the flying club held a very mundane lowly job. Once within the club he changed wore a different hat and was suddenly someone to be respected and admired and frankly a bit of a Hitler and an Ego hence the question what motivated you into flying?
Pace