to kind of get a feel of what it would look like, but of course you don't get what it feels like. Dad got his license in the mid '70's, now I wasn't into his pocketbook, but it seems I remember it being not cheap, but no where near expensive but then again a dollar went for more than 50 cents like today.
As far as shows go they just don't come around here. Not even (as far as I know) within 100 mile radius. Flying just seems like it would be free feeling, no rear view mirrors, or cops, or sirens, or traffic, rage........kinda like sin diving/snorkeling I guess, something else I always wanted to try, but all we'd have around here would be lakes....seems like that would be cold and a hobby with a lot of money as well.