No idea I'd run into this much envy in a forum dedicated to Airline Pilots. Amazing and unreal, both at the same time.
Like some of you, I was going to reply to the latter posts but decides its pointless. People who make up their minds based on false conclusions about others they don't know, have never met in person and clearly have not read in context, are probably not going to be the kind of skilled, knowledgeable and expert individuals offering opinions that are actually helpful.
Thus, I won't bother with this forum anymore, as assumption and rudeness seems to be more forthcoming than actual advice on the merits. That too many here cannot understand the need for someone without years of flying experience to be concerned about the manner in which they go about their Training and Time Building in preparation for single pilot in a VLJ, is quite shocking to say the least.
The audacity of someone to think they could possibly become a competent and safe VLJ single pilot pilot. How dare they. How dare they think about their Training and Time Building. How dare they even contemplate structuring and tailoring their Training regimen, or trying to understand what kind of aircraft would be the right Time Building platform before transitioning to a VLJ as single pilot. What's wrong with such a person. Why don't they just go grab the first flight instructor they run into at the local bar and start taking lessons! Unreal.
Wow. Are things done this 'loosely' in GA? Are things so disorganized that there is no path that someone in my position could take in order to arrived safely at their desired goal in GA? Are all the safe pilots already spoken for in GA, that nobody else is allowed to become one? I sure hope not. Who does Embraer sale the Phenom to? Pilatus' first customer was indeed a Part 135 operation, but who else is filled their open order book and eventually shut it down immediately because of so much interest? And, who does Cessna sell the CJ4 to? Single Pilots. People who have done what it takes to prepare themselves and who come from all corners of General Aviation in terms of PIC hours and aircraft flown prior. Yet, you would think that I just stated that I want to go to Mars riding a shotgun shell, given the ridiculous comments made herein and throughout.
To those who provide nothing but envious retort, to you I say, good luck in your flying careers and/or in your retirement. All the best to you in the future.
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However, for those who actually paid attention and read the OP
in context with the other threads, replying directly and on the merits, I thank you.
I have a lot of work ahead of me and I'm anxious to finally get going on a different phase! Both your opinions and advice have been much appreciated during my short time on this forum. You've been informative, inspiring, helpful and insightful. Most importantly, you've conducted yourselves like adults. For that, I am grateful.
Keep the sunny side up (unless you are into aerobatics!) and your nose on the horizon.
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To all those in life who dream of doing what the naysayers say you can't or should not do, stay focused, stay hungry and learn that sometimes being comfortable requires first learning how to thrive being uncomfortable and uncommon. And, when the naysayers say you can't, or that your not good enough, or that your not qualified, or that your being ridiculous, or that you don't have the background, etc., just quietly echo back to them
"Roger That!" Then get back to work, keeping your shoulder to the grindstone until you break through all the barriers and reach all your goals.
Roger That!
Your mind is both your greatest asset and your greatest enemy. Chose to use it wisely.