The question so many people ask is why this unique hobby and why such a following - the answer in a nut shell is that you get to see your hard work actually fly and the enormous pleasure and adrenalin rush from doing all the extreme maneuvers.
the time spent is relative because it is almost a complete concept, this is that you work at home which is therapy and you spend quality time on weekends flying your planes most of the time with your family.
my mom and dad is the perfect example as they allow me almost complete freedom related to the hobby and enormous support as well.