N9373M - I'd really enjoy talking to all three of those people actually. I like to confer with as many people as possible about as many different things as possible. Pretty sure they charge though.

Cubdriver- I didn't put it in there, but that is certainly an option I am just now begining to explore. I appreciate your advice.

rickair7777- Not to mention having to possibly move in order to continually chase teaching jobs.

desertsteve- A wife and kids are a very special thing and sometimes I think that if I was in that position things would be a lot clearer. I'm an amateur military historian but I love any kind of history and took as many history electives as possible. Let's get it done.

Hrkdrivr- You bring up a lot of my exact thoughts on the situation. "...a distinction with a difference." I take it you went the military route?

dspilot- A 172 (I'm a 200+lb weightlifter) is def not out of the question depending on whether I could finance it though is yet to be seen. The flightschool I train at is my best bet though. About 20 guys, many I know, are now at Skywest, Eagle, etc.

Walkeraviator- It is an option I am really researching. I'm a military historian and had a grandfather who flew B-25's in combat. All cards are on the table.

I really thank all of you for having taken the time to read and respond to my post. I got some applications in at Penske, Lowes and a few other places. Have to get hired and see how the paychecks look. I've decided that I'll pursue a career flying until the mountain I have to climb is no longer worth the goal of being a professional pilot.