On Apr 27, 5:05 pm, wrote:
In rec.aviation.piloting Mxsmanic wrote:

writes:
And what is the percentage of countries where an average person can own
and fly an airplane as indicated by your extensive research?
I don't know of any countries in which this is possible. Aviation is
generally a rich man's hobby everywhere, where it is possible at all.

Your definition of "rich" must be strange indeed.

Does it by chance mean someone with a real job?

I know, and have known, a lot of airplane owners.

Other than one guy who owned a string of furniture stores, I wouldn't
call any of them anywhere near "rich" by any stretch of the imagination.

I'm an aircraft owner; think I'm "rich"?

I almost bought an airplane when I was a college student on the GI
bill and working part time (I still regret that I didn't).

Does a college student on the GI bill and working part time fit your
definition of "rich"?

--
Jim Pennino

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I have to disagree that most pilot/ aircraft owners qualify as rich.
Flying has more to do with priorities that the amount of money you
make. My observation is that most pilot aircraft owners are more
middle class people that have opted to drive a 20 year old car and own
an airplane rather than buying a new car every 5 years.

A quick drive to a local active airport will confirm this, just look
at the kinds of cars that are driven. You will see a few expensive
cars but the majority will be older less expensive cars.

It costs me less than $100 per month to own and fly my sailplane and
participate as a part owner in a tow plane.

Brian