Originally Posted by
Rnav
How is Sky making things up? He's stating a fact from his observations. I've flown with plenty of Capt's in the past that said they would bail if they could find something else. Granted not everyone who stays can't find another occupation outside, maybe thats a stretch. But I back Sky on the fact that there are many that have invested too much in one basket and leaving is hard. This is more true than not.
So when Capt Sully says every pilot he knows wouldn't tell their kids to become pilots is he "insulting" everyone?
Rnav -
Sky's statement is no more correct than if I said every pilot I have ever meet loved every minute of their job and would do it all over again without changing a thing. I've also met a **few** that have have said that - but I try not to make absolute statements - especially ones made with a clear bias detailed over quite a history of postings.
As I've said to Sky before Rnav - it is about moderation. The bold statement above is all I was saying. I support Sky's "educational campaign" for the young people getting into this business without knowing what they are truly hanging there future on; but to often he forgets the other side of the story. He labels anyone who has had success or preaches a possibility of a reasonable career as a torch bearer but those same people preach as much caution in every aspect of aviation; but not Sky.
If you agree with him Rnav then that is your choice; but I'll continue to try and keep his negativity in check with a small dose of hope. That is my choice.
USMCFLYR