I have seen groups that do well in aviation. Usually they are all the sons and daughters of airline pilots. I had to start as an Alaskan bush pilot. Years later I went to my father and told him to get a flying job at a major airline so I could have an easier time. He wouldn't do it. By then he was in his late 50's.

Also I guess you would have to say what your definition of "making" it is. To me achieving the left seat at a regional doesnt count as making it to anywhere yet.

SKyHigh