Ottopilot,

I am a 28 year old with a college degree looking towards a career as an Airplane Pilot. Most of my background search on this profession has mostly been online. I really didn't see of lot of hard hitting critical reviews till I read yours. Your experience as a pilot (as mentioned in your post, you started flying at 17) makes you a very valuable person to talk to, and somebody I can use as a guide. Is there a way I can reach you and talk to you personally?

Let me know. I can definitely use some of your hard earned wisdom in my contemplation for a career in aviation.