Originally Posted by SkyHigh
You are right I wasn't really interested in the challenge of aviation, but I don't think that makes me less qualified to be an airline pilot. In fact I think it made me more qualified.
Bingo! At least on the first part. More qualified? Don't think so, nor can I think of one reason why you would say this.
Are you suggestion that someone whose heart is really not in the job...a drone, so to speak...is going to be better qualified for that job? Good luck explaining that!
Originally Posted by SkyHigh
People who fly for the airlines shouldn't love flying so much since you will be bored to tears and have few opportunities to find aggressive hand flying satisfaction.
True enough. Airline flying was an aftermath for me. After flying fighters for a career in the AF, watching an autopilot function left a lot to be desired. But in no way am I suggesting that others felt the same way. And, after all was said and done, it was still flying and that put the job way ahead of anything else.
Originally Posted by SkyHigh
To me aviation is fun but primarily my intent was for it to be a bread winner.
Had you remained at Horizon, you could have upgraded by now. That puts your potential income far above the $52M you mentioned earlier. Maybe you just like expensive bread. If all you are saying is that aviation may not support expensive life styles, then carry on.
Originally Posted by SkyHigh
In the end in my opinion if it cannot provide a financial return suitable enough to be worthy of the initial investment then it really isn't a profession, it is more of a working hobby. I needed a real job I got an adventure instead.
There you go with this 'real job' stuff again. Your employment at Horizon was a real job. I bet it was one that many of the young folks here would like to have. Had you remained there and not gone off chasing the 'big bucks', you would be taking down at least $80M a year right now. By the end, you would be making well over $100M at today's pay rates. Most folks think that kind of income is a 'real job'.