From 2014 to current I too have been learning to fly (PPL and most recently night rating, single engine IFR is about to start next. If you're ever at CNC3 hit m

From 2014 to current I too have been learning to fly (PPL and most recently night rating, single engine IFR is about to start next. If you're ever at CNC3 hit me up!). Being a part time student means you're "one of those guys" that everyone knows at the flying club/school. You're clearly learning just for personal enjoyment and betterment (because those who are not are trying to do it as quickly as possible, you just cant pull that off while working) and you stand out because you're not 18 years old like everyone else (i'm only 29, but still you're one of the old guys if you're anything above 25) For me, learning to fly made me a smarter person in general, becoming a better programmer has been a benefit for sure, but I don't think that's where it ends. I find that now I understand and estimate risk way better, know how to build processes and follow instruction better than ever before, and most importantly I have managed to step up my expectations of myself and those around me through the experience being involved in something that can be very dangerous, but doesn't need to be if you handle yourself appropriately, understand the systems around you and operate within logical/known limits...and then there is the added benefit of being able to fly. It's not cheap, but if you have $20-25k available (and around 5-6 hours / week that you can sustain over a 6-12 month period; flying + study time), this might be a good thing for you to give a shot. Given the choice between doing my MBA and this, it's not only cheaper and was way more enjoyable, but the short term impact of doing this study and practical work has really helped me tackle a lot of issues I feel that I would have previously struggled with.