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Snoopy 01 06-11-2015 09:11 PM

Going through training is stressful and you often are unable to see the forest through the trees. Continue your training to get your Private. Once you are able to fly without anyone looking over your shoulder you will have your answer.

I strongly recommend you get a degree in something other than aviation. Go get your ratings at the local FBO. It will be cheaper for you in the long run and will get you a degree you can fall back in in case aviation doesn't pan out for whatever reason.

tomgoodman 06-11-2015 09:30 PM


Originally Posted by Stets656 (Post 1902512)
I'm only about 15 hours into my PPL training and I hope that when I start doing solos and cross country's my passion will really spark.

I suggest you give the PPL training more time to work. Sometimes people dislike a new activity because they don't think they are any good at it. I felt that way about instrument flight training under the hood, but one day I flew a GCA to minimums in actual IMC, and the runway appeared right in front of me. "Hey, I can really do this!", and from then on it was fine. :)

PotatoChip 06-12-2015 08:43 AM


Originally Posted by Stets656 (Post 1902575)
I am not in this for the money at all, I am also not in it because I think its an easy career. I am in this because I believe that this is my passion and I want it to be my passion more than anything in the world. I am just wondering why I am not feeling like it is my passion? I am not in this for the glamour or the pay.

If you want something to be your passion it is not your passion.

And further, passion is not what will get you through 40 years in this career.

PotatoChip 06-12-2015 08:48 AM


Originally Posted by Stets656 (Post 1902535)
I have asked a question similar to this a long time ago and got no response and now I am just trying to have a conversation with someone that is willing to help me.

No, you asked this question in FIVE different threads, just reworded, with several responses. And it was not "long time ago", all of them have been created in the last three months.

What answer do you want so we can move on?

Sounds to me like you need to cut your losses and get a degree in anything else.

TrakTrak 06-12-2015 08:48 AM


Originally Posted by PotatoChip (Post 1902914)
If you want something to be your passion it is not your passion.

And further, passion is not what will get you through 40 years in this career.

Disagree. Maybe for you, but to each is own.

Rama 06-12-2015 10:40 AM

You can't really want something to be your passion. Either it is is or isn't.
As previously stated get your private and then perhaps reconsider what you want to do. Having confidence in yourself and your abilities will help.

TrakTrak 06-12-2015 11:42 AM


Originally Posted by Rama (Post 1903056)
You can't really want something to be your passion. Either it is is or isn't

This I agree with.

My passion for aviation has been during my entire lifetime. The same passion that drove me and influenced me during my years on active duty as a fighter mechanic is the same passion/drive as a pilot. This is where I disagree w/Chip.

Stets656 06-12-2015 12:14 PM

What do you mean by "without anyone looking over your shoulder"?

PotatoChip 06-12-2015 01:07 PM


Originally Posted by Stets656 (Post 1903182)
What do you mean by "without anyone looking over your shoulder"?

By yourself. Not watching you. No CFI on board.

bozobigtop 06-12-2015 02:38 PM

I have to agree with RAMA 100% because no one can create a passion for you to do anything. if I find a woman attractive you may not. If I were you I would make damn sure I can answer that question because it may be an interview question.


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