Originally Posted by PilotDreamer

Hi my fellow cloud surfers

I’m a FA for a regional currently. I live near MCO, and am based out of DCA the commute is a blessing. Recently I was granted GLT (part-time), after recently purchasing the ASA Private Pilot Kit and completing my first discovery flight— I mustard up the courage to ask my grandmother to co-sign on my student loan. On May 1 at 8:55pm she said “no”. Then followed up with “you should of thought about that before having Cordell” (my 5 year old son). I asked “How do you expect me to expidite the process of moving out when I can’t afford to?” Her response “Go apply for one of those government funded houses and get a stay-at-home job working from a computer.” I am near death — I can barley breath since hearing this from someone who was once proud that I am (yes, still at 30 years old) the only grand child who achieved a BS degree (in Event Management/Hospitality from UCF).

I am planning to pay for my private pilot license out of pocket for $4,220 from Air America Flight Center in Daytona Beach. Is there any recommendations from you all? I still believe I can achieve my dream, I am just praying that this is possible within 3 years maximum.

Help. xo