[TexasFlyer]

John Mitchel, I narrowed it down to Flight Saftey as number one and Pan Am as number two after researching for over a year now. My decision is because I know I will do much better in a formal training environment that will spend extra time in teaching me ground school items in a classroom setting. Mostly self study is something that is a complete unknown for me since I know from college I excel in the formal school setting (graduated with honors in accounting and that sure got me where I am today, making a lot of money but in the wrong career as an exeutive talent searcher). The price is more for FSA and PA, but I figure I'll learn the most there since it's a more formal setting which I need. Aviator is my third choice and ATP my fourth. Now in 2 years when I visit each school, maybe another school will come into the equation or maybe the more self study based programs will become number one on my list if I feel that is best for me at the time. I'm just excited to be focused on this goal and finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Sounds like we are in similar situations. I am glad I am not the only one with such a passion to change from a good paying career to begin in aviation at 35. GOOD LUCK TO US BOTH!!!