Just remember that it usually takes money to make money. The airline business is NOT a get rich quick scheme though. You have to be willing to make it through some tough times, and I have already accepted the fact that somewhere in my career I will struggle. Someday it will all pay off but that is not the reason why I am getting into the business. I am trying to be a pilot because I have tried so many other things in my life and never enjoyed them. I was a Marine for 4 years, worked as a Sheriffs Deputy, sold furniture for a while, and also worked for Brinks armored car service. All of those I could have made a decent living with, but I wasnt happy. The only thing that has been there through all those years is the dream of flight. So I finally sucked it up, got the loan, and am finally doing something I want to do. I am going to make this happen! I would highly recommend some serious soul searching on the part of anyone who wants to make a career from flying, as I have already done. But I wish you luck in your search and hope you find the happiness in your life that I have found in mine.


Dan