I understand the beginning will suck. You won't get me down, I can handle the truth, lol. I am just wondering if there are other routes to go than going to an academy for a year or 2 and then 3-4 years or more until I get back to where I need to be. If i pursued flying, I would not continue getting money from the business. I am willing to sell it all and go back to the basics if need be, but I want to know all my options. Selling boats and atv's that would be a small part of the sacrifice, Im not too worried about that. It is getting rid of my truck, wife's vehicle, giving up a nice apartment, still having to pay credit card debt, etc.