Hey guys,

After doing some extensive research, I've decided that I would like to become a student pilot. It's been a childhood dream of mine to be able to fly (I'm 20 now, sophomore in college). Trouble is I'm having a hard time justifying the cost of training, at least at this point in my life.

Although I can readily pay for enough training to get my student's license and have it endorsed for solo flight (my goal at this point), I don't know how I'm going to pay to fly past that point.

Basically from what I've seen plane rentals go upwards of $100 / hour, which means it would be very difficult to fly often. I've looked in programs like Civil Air Patrol, but I don't think I would be able to fly at all. I've also looked into buy-in pilot clubs, but they don't seem to offer much of a discounted rate.

Could anyone please point me in the right direction? Or is this hobby just too expensive for someone still in college?

Thanks!