[Callous]

I'm going to be starting my actual flight training through a local FBO here in KSLC starting in August. I will be using a combination of money from work (I also have a family), and money from school loans from my graduate program. I'm planning on trying to finish my ratings in 1 year, then working as a CFI while I finish my second year of my grad program.

If that doesn't work, then I might get my ratings over the next year, then drop my grad program and move to AK to do bush flying/CFI up there where there is a little more work (supposedly).

I dont have anyone to give me money, or even cosign either. My walls are covered with pictures of planes though, and i'm studying all the time for the groundwork portion of the curriculum so that I will be able to concentrate on flying.

Just remember to keep your eyes on the prize. Decide now that nothing will stop you. So what if it eventually takes you 3 or 4 years instead of 2? At least you fought your way out of cubicle prison in only 4 years. I would recommend the movie Count of Monte Cristo (the new version). It's really the same thing, just that most of my peers dont see any way out, whereas I am digging a little each day. There is light at the end of this tunnel.

Yours,