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Old 05-11-2015, 04:54 PM
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When did you guys decide to become a pilot? Did you know instantly after your first flight or did it take a while like until after you got your PPL to realize you wanted this as a career?
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Made the decision formally at about 17 years old, but had wanted to do it since I was 8 or so.
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Same here--solo'd on my 16th; PPL shortly after the 17th; CPL by my 19th. Washed, waxed and fueled planes at local airport thru college, then ANG UPT slot at 24.

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I am kind of confused as to whether I want this as a hobby or as a career. Any advice?
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Old 05-11-2015, 05:57 PM
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It's a pretty expensive hobby and can be either a great or horrible career. It's what you make it and what you want in life.

As Louis Armstrong said, "if you gotta ask, you ain't never gonna know"

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How can it be a horrible career?.... Just wondering
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How can it be a horrible career?.... Just wondering
See the "Leaving the career" section.
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