Mxsmanic wrote:
writes:

I rent airplanes for $79/hr and one can find a nice IFR equipped 152
for $25k or less.

Not everyone lives in an area where they can rent aircraft for $79 per
hour, and a 152 may not suit everyone's requirements. And even at
these prices, they are out of reach for many Americans.

Yes, and riding motorcycles is also out of reach of "many Americans".
Doesn't mean motorcycling is only for the rich. BTW, I had those
rental prices in South FL and Denver, CO. They are current prices and
those two areas have a relatively high cost of living. If you live in
an area that is too expensive for your happiness, you move. Nobody's
forced to live in a certain area in the US.


I started with nothing and now have a job paying in the mid-$50s
that allows me to fly around 90/hrs per year.

So you need $55,000 to fly for one percent of your time. Sounds like
an awfully expensive hobby to me.

Huh? I paid off my car in cash, I travel, I go out with my friends, I
have a savings account, etc. I gave my income (which is median where I
live) as an example of the median income person being able to fly with
no debt. I certainly don't come anywhere close to spending all my
money on flying.


Obtaining a job that pays $50k/hr or more is doable by anybody
of average intelligence that is willing to work.

If only that were true.

Why isn't it true? Nobody paid anything for me after I was 18.
Nothing. No car, no insurance, no groceries, no books for college. I
did it all from scratch, and I'm just an average guy that worked hard.
I met a lot of people in school that did the same. America has its
problems, but hard work will always be rewarded here. The people that
complain seem to be lazy and expect things handed out to them and are
resentful of those that worked hard.


I'm under 30 yrs old and have a college degree, my private, instrument,
and am working on my commercial - all paid for in cash (no debt).

Enjoy it while you can.

Oh yeah? Is something going to happen? I've had more than my fair
share of tough life experiences. I don't let it slow me down.


Quit feeling sorry for yourself and get a job that pays.

I haven't said anything about myself.


Your constant whining says plenty.