I wasn't sure where to stick this so the Part 135 seemed the best fit since that is where I want to end up.

I am going to start the beginning stages of getting my pilot license later this month and I am trying to figure out the best way to go about it.

I have found a school here in Ft. Worth at Spinks, Huffman Aviation. I am using the schools C172 to get my private then I want to buy. I have been looking at planes for some time now and figure I will spend around 50k on a plane. I want it to be something that I can use for myself but also grow into, something with 6 seats and twin piston engine's, something like a Barron or C310.

I want to get a decent plane (I know I am not going to get anything spectacular for 50k) that will be good to get time in and will be a nice long distance plane, but also be a plane that I can start a charter with. My instructor told me that the best way to get into being a commercial pilot (135) would be to go to work for a charter around here and build my reputation and skill for a couple of years while I get ready to get certified by the FAA for 135. Realistically about 5 years of training and working for some one else

I am planning on taking 3 or 4 classes a week until I get my private, then I will have to build time for my instrumentation and then my commercial. I didn't talk to him about the multi-engine but I don't think that will change my course much.

I currently own a company with family so I have the time and money to do it now, I might not later and the business were in is more unstable than the airlines (IMO)

I do not come from a family of pilots so I have no one to talk to me that will cut the BS, thats where you guys come in. Thats my plan for now, poke it full of holes and let me know what you think.

I just hope that I am not making a huge mistake and blowing tons of money. I will not be buying a plane until I get my private at least so I will still enjoy it as a hobby if nothing else.

Mike