Originally Posted by
RxPilot
I read truth into SkyHigh's posts. It is what it is.
I just have a ppl, but I have an incredible desire to see how far I can go with flying, including flying for the airlines someday. Moreover, life is so short, and I can't imagine not even trying to make my dreams come true. Unfortunately I'll pay a heavy financial price. Well, at least I understand this before going in at full speed. I don't think I'll regret it though.
I am sorry but from the above statement I must conclude that you have a serious case of Aviators Disease.
Aviators Disease is akin to alcoholism, smoking or a crack addiction. It results in an unrealistic obsession to pursue an aviation career to the destruction of everything else in the lives of the afflicted. The only treatment is to attempt to become an alcoholic or drug user in its place. Chemical dependency at least has the courtesy to kill its addicted in the end.
Aviation takes away everything but leaves you alert and coherent to live out the remainder of your life with the devastation and life void the disease has created.
SkyHigh