Recreational flying is all about flying an aircraft that is simpler, cheaper and for your own personal enjoyment. The planes cost less – you can soar through the sky piloting an aircraft that is hired from a club or friend, buy your very own fully factory built aircraft or enjoy the fun and challenge of building an aircraft yourself from a plan or kit before you take to the sky in an aircraft that is a result of all your own effort. Pilot training and licensing is simpler and easier – most people can expect to easily become a pilot and the hours they complete flying a recreational aircraft can be cross credited to a general aviation (GA) aircraft Private Pilots Licence (PPL). You can maintain your own aircraft and engine yourself and training and flying activities are usually base around clubs, so everyone can share, learn and you don't have to own an aircraft to fly one.