Hey Guys...

First, Thanks for the posts:

Second, Hes a nut for aviation, hes into things i wish i had when i was younger, this flight simulation stuff. I mean the kid can practically out fly me.... hes doing full DME arc and VOR approaches, he can do Radial TACAN approaches into Honolulu.... the wifey gets on me for letting him do so much flight simulation, but, i would've done the same at his age. Anyways, he wants to go Civil... unlike me, i went through the service, joining back in 89, flew for the Air Force during the Gulf. Got many hours of valuable experience. I was snatched up by Southwest in 95. been flying ever since. i had stressed to him to go through Mil, but he says he loves the idea of going civil. Which, unknown to him, is painfully echoing $$$ in my ears . But, to answer the question he is the kinda kid i was, didnt care what he flew just wanted to put on that capt. cap every morning with a hot cup of coffee knowing the day is a long one. He says he envies me, i take him up every once in awhile, he loves to use up my alloted employee seats by the window... ive taken him everywhere, he loves it....

Just makes me feel kinda guilty you know? That i cant really help him out with his plan to go through civil, because i was brought up in the Air Force. I never had the experience of going from your PPL to your ATP, just something else i missed out on...

Love the advice, and is there any other suggestions?

Appreciate it guys