Whoa fellas!
I'm not retired, but I am self-employed and I do fly every chance I get. (An hour before work and an hour or more after work......every flyable day) Don't get me wrong....I've crashed my Zagi XS many times.......even had to rebuild it three times. As to fuel useage........it averages a gallon a week and sometimes more. Sure, I've probably neglected my wife and children......but a man has to have his priorities? I had put off my dream of flying long enough and it was about time I spent time and $$$ on myself. Besides, here in northern Michigan we don't have to spend hours in traffic and I have three places to fly at within a five minute drive. Sure, the mosquitos are plastered to the leading edge of any one of my planes, but I figure I'm doing the local population a service. I also plan on taking my planes (outfitted with skis) when I go ice- fishing this winter..........it sure will liven the dead spots between hits. I sure hope more people are inspired to try a thing than to not. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Have a great day!
XS