Originally Posted by
rytheflyguy
Get your CFI now.
Enroll in college for January 2007 in something other than aviation. I recommend finance if you can stomach it. Go to a state or community college and do not accumulate debt.
Have fun at college. Meet girls. Go to parties. Don't do anything dumb that will follow you around such as a public intox charge.
Use the CFI to instruct enough to stay current without spending money.
Finish the four year degree. You'll want it for a major and may need it to fall back on in bad aviation times.
Absolutely!!! Extemely good advice. Been in this business for 39 years, and never ever regretted getting that degree. But you should also check into military flying after your degree, in particular Air Force transport flying. A lot of fun, and extremely good experience.