Originally Posted by drrhythm2

+1

Great point. Factors working in our favor over the next five years:

1) Improving economy (though questionable - biggest wildcard)
2) Age 65 rule ending
3) Worldwide demand increasing
4) Higher rest requirements
5) ATP rule - how many ab initio students willing to get 1000-1500 hrs?
6) Lack of available credit
7) Cost of training
8) cost/benefit analysis of starting flying vs other career options

Personally I'm on the 2 year plan. Stick it out no matter what until end of 2013 or so, then evaluate. If there is obvious movement and good positive trend, I'll stay, if not, back to my old business .