I have been out of aviation strictly because of the economy. For the last 5-7 years my industry (gas and oil) has been in the dumper, at many points I was glad to survive the layoffs. Buying an airplane came WAY down the list of providing for my family and paying bills. The industry is turning and a certain amount of stability has returned. My family survived and I feel confident enough that I have a kit on order. I am a 30 year employee ( first a a contract employee and recently being hired on) of the same company and have been down this road too many times watching the cycle of good and bad. I have probably oversimplified what you are all discussing, but I am not that smart..... Lol
Rick