I'm a reasonably normal guy in Missouri who learned to fly in high school, and I love to fly.  I'm an engineer, spouse is a science teacher.  We bring in about $80k a year.  I can't afford to buy a plane or even build one from a kit.  I pay $105 an hour to rent a 1956 Cessna when I can afford it...which unfortunately isn't often enough!  We in Missouri are pretty much embarrassed by 'Air Claire', and can't wait for her to be out of our lives.