I have friends whom teach at ER, FIT, FSA etc...the man hit the nail on the head. Not hardly an American based student to be found among any of them...very very few!

I believe the industry still has good and bad times to go through, and will always be a roller coaster in general, just like trucking - hell its transportation nuff said.

But we pilots with many years ahead of us - staying the course after investing 100s of thousands of dollars, tears, sweat, and blood, I foresee some seats opening up for us all, and there will be a shortage to an extent! Those of us primed and ready for seats to open are in the best positions! You guys and gals out there still teaching at this point are too!

To those retiring and opening up seats in the years to come, sincerely, thanks for your service! Hope your retirements are everything I hope mine becomes someday and then some. You will always be our brothers and sisters of the sky life! Especially to those of you who remember where you came from, and helped some young pilot along the way. You truly get my thanks! I sure have had my share of help along the way via some old pros! I hope those of us whom come after you can do the same!

I choose to remain optimistic, I love to fly, and will take my punches as they come along with what I love to do most in life!