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aviategw · August 30th, 2004, 20:35

I know I'm still pretty much a wanna be, but a question comes to mind: How many other professions require this much of the people who work in them?

I'm studying my ass off on the civilian route to becoming a less than poverty wage earning CFII/MEI. The military guys go through an intense selection process, and then usually endure a full year of flat out training. Then, once we achieve our goal of becoming the professional pilot, we have long separations from family and friends.

All this for a profession that has rules that are (get ready for the cliche that every pilot has heard) 'written in blood'.

My prayers and thoughts go out to these aviator's families.

August 30th, 2004, 20:35	#16
aviategw Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 268	Re: Sad day for ERAU I know I'm still pretty much a wanna be, but a question comes to mind: How many other professions require this much of the people who work in them? I'm studying my ass off on the civilian route to becoming a less than poverty wage earning CFII/MEI. The military guys go through an intense selection process, and then usually endure a full year of flat out training. Then, once we achieve our goal of becoming the professional pilot, we have long separations from family and friends. All this for a profession that has rules that are (get ready for the cliche that every pilot has heard) 'written in blood'. My prayers and thoughts go out to these aviator's families.