Originally Posted by atpwannabe
Initially, that may be the case

. However, my hope is to live and raise my children where I'm based

. I know that may sound presumptuous, but I'll cross that bridge when and if it comes.
It is really presumptuous. If you really admired your parents then perhaps you should strive to emulate them. As a pilot even in the best of circumstances you would miss most birthdays and holidays and could never participate in most activities.
SKyHigh