On Mon, 19 May 2008 03:15:20 GMT, "Mike Isaksen"
wrote:

.... reality check time: snip the truth is it has
gotten pretty tough for Joe Average!

So what'dya wanna do, take a timeout or fly?

Good Luck.


The attrition rate for recreational pilots will only grow. Wages this
year are falling behind inflation and will continue to do so. For
many, recreational flying is no longer an affordable luxury / hobby
that it was ten years ago. It's becoming a much more elite fraternity.

Being a part of that fraternity would definitely be a great adventure
but the amount of cash required to join that club is problematic for
Joe Average.

It's time for a timeout...for it's quite sobering to see how much cash
is required.

And thanks for your advice. Where do I send the fee?