Originally Posted by Cubdriver

The way I was brought up, you do not condemn the loser just for being the loser. Most people here seem to condemn SH for quitting the industry as though he made an insincere attempt. From his story it sounds as if he put plenty of good faith and time into the effort, and still could not pay his family bills. As such, he had a valid reason to quit and also has a useful message for those who are still here trying for the stars- you may not get to the brass ring despite your best efforts and time to the contrary. I for one enjoy hearing SH's past struggles because they were real life lessons, and I encourage him to participate here in some way even now as a GA pilot.