Hey CE750,

Hang in there! I went from Oct. 30 until April 30 to get back into an actual airplane seat, with alot of other mini emergencies going on in my life. It does get better.

I thought that the low point for us was when my Wife and I pooled our remaining pocket change to buy milk and diapers, while waiting for her first paycheck after we relocated for her new job. But actually, the low point came when we sold just about everything on eBay... including her engagement ring (We kept the pre-engagement ring as it was actually nicer... the deal being that she gets a BIGGER one when and if things improve). Carrying that in to the shipping place was definitely a "head down with shame" experience.

I don't know why I am telling you this other than the fact that I want you to know that you are not alone. Keep up your posts and let us know what you are doing. Avantair is hiring and they have treated me with the utmost kindness and respect. It's a quick upgrade, working for nice people..., in a great plane. I could care less about flying the "big ones" anymore. For me, it has become schedule first, pay second, size of airplane last.

Good luck to you and all those pilots searching for a good job.

Take care,

B727DRVR