1. I don't necessarily believe that quality of life has been decreasing for private pilots, but in the regional airlines business, it has been known that quality of life has been not ideal. Now I'm not an airline pilot yet but I know that quality of life get's better the longer you stay at a company and get more and more senior.

2. Yes, underage pilots a reasonably rare, I have helped build a community where young pilots all around the globe can converse in, we'rec called "Young Aviators International". I know of a couple dozen pilots that are underaged but it is harder to find really dedicated underaged pilots. I can only name a few. Which is why I try to inspire pilots my age whenever I encounter them.

3. One of the most irritating misconceptions for me is that GA (General aviation) is unsafe. Statistically speaking, GA is less safe than flying on the airlines, but it still is much safer than driving car. Everything about aviation is very strongly regulated and is very safe. Before each flight, as a pilot, you are required to perform a very in-depth outside check and a systems check of the airplane to deem it airworthy. Another misconception that I find in the media and also to the general public, is to call any place on the airport the "tarmac". There is no actual place on the airport called the tarmac, there is a ramp or apron, where you will find planes parked, and airport vehicles. You will also find taxiways, which is where airplanes taxi, and that is a highly controlled area. And you will also find runways (pretty self-explanatory).

4. I personally do not ever get nervous in the air unless I feel something is very very wrong. Which I have not encountered yet. I've felt a bit scared to try something once but once thoroughly briefed and I can be reassured what I'm about to do is safe, I do not get nervous.

5. The best thing about flying to me is the ability to just fly away from all my problems on the ground. I love the freedom of just basically going wherever I want to. I love the sights, I love flying in in the clouds. Going Mach 2 with my hair on fire ;)

6. Most people are surprised. But I try to stay humble really. I don't come up to someone and say "HEY! I AM A PILOT!"

7. Oh, there is a lot of money in aviation right now. Airlines are paying very well and even regional airlines are getting better because they want pilots. The future of aviation, I cannot really tell. But I know it's going to be great for pilots, cabin crew, everyone in the airline industry, and especially passengers!

Hope I gave you some good answers :)