More than a decade ago I was laid off unexpectedly from a 135 operator and couldn't find another flying job right away. Instead my brother and I took on building a house even though we didn't really know what we were doing. In one summer we made much more on that simple little house than I could of if I had worked for three years at that air taxi. Over the years I have built a house or duplex during my furloughs and lay offs. I even built a few while gainfully employed. 20 houses later and it has unfortunately become my new profession. Thankful to have a fallback plan, but sadly am doing better and have an easier life now than when I was a pilot. I hope my good fortune continues but success in another line of work is a sure career killer. Real Estate has been very good to me. Aviation has kicked me to the curb more than once. Love needs to go both ways.

SkyHigh