Ivan, it *can* be done without breaking the bank. My son, my wife,
and I are living proof.

What other things have you sacrificed to pay for it? You've just indicated
that your son sacrifced a semester of college education or a car in order to
get his license. It's not free.

Nope, it's not.

But -- as opposed to most of our non-pilot friends -- we don't drive
around in brand new luxury cars, we don't live in a 4000 sq ft
"McMansion", we don't have any credit card debt, and we don't go on
cruises or trips abroad. We have chosen instead to make GA the
centerpoint of our life, both in business and leisure.

Unless you have unlimited money, you have to prioritize your
spending. We have chosen to make flying our top priority, after food
and shelter. If you want to fly bad enough, you do things like that.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"