It must be that time of year again because I've spent a few days simultaneously looking into how to get a pilot's licence in Ireland and looking for reasons not to...
And if you can afford it, why not? There's worse things to be doing with your time. 
Hahahahahaha!
Ah! But when we are faced with a choice we can really only do one thing.
Fly a plane 20%
Code better 18%
Buy a fancy hat 18%
Ride a horse 18%
Write a song 18%
Do chores 8%
Then flying a plane gets lumped in our head versus the 80% of everything else we could be doing. When, really, it's our best option.
@Homebrewandhacking @markdennehy I am Team Fancy Hat here 
Well it seems that maybe you shouldn't get flying lessons.
Now, are you thinking tricorn or something a little more unusual?
@Homebrewandhacking @markdennehy Business maximum synergy limit break overformal hat