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Trinity320 · July 23rd, 2006, 16:02

Hey Everyone,

Just wanted to say this is one of the most informative and entertaining sites I've ever been on regarding flying. Even tho I've done tons of reading and a lot of my questions have been answered, I couldnt resist the urge to post my current situation in hopes of some good feedback.
Im 23, been out of school a yr, have my bachelors, and have a decent job where i never really know how much i'll make bc its all based on commission...however its an opp to probably be able to pay for a good amount of all of my flight training in a short amount of time. (i know this is sounding painfully typical!!)I should have my private finished by October...and I can't wait to continue training. I actually really enjoyed ground school adn it seems like all my free time is spent scheming on ways to do this, learning more about planes and the industry. I know things are bad right now, but I really cant think of anything else I'm nearly as passionate about. I know I have the aptitude to succeed in a lot of fields, but having been out of college and working a job i dont feel fullfilled in and dread waking up for everyday is not the way i want to live. I'm living at home with my parents, pay them about 300 bucks a month rent, and pay all my other bills on my own, including paying as i go for my private. Naturally, I make decent money but havent seen it since its all been going to flight school (which is a good thing bc if im poor now i figure life as a pilot will be a lil more bearable).
I'm currently taking a course to prepare for a test for graduate school, but its really not in my heart, i dont knwo what i would go back for, and id much rather do the flying.
I'm def scared but i dont know what else to do. After my private is done, I wasn't sure if I should go to ATP or Skymates, or look into joining the ANG. I have a female friend who is an airline pilot and has connections with a lot of wing commanders countrywide who need more women to fly for them, she speaks really highly of the guard. Sounds great to me, but I wonder what the catches and dowsides are as well. ATP and Skymates sound good too! Civilian or Military?
The info on financing on this site has been great too. I'm in a rush slightly, bc im not 18, but dont want to be 50k deep either in 3 or 10 months, so I think id be willing to hold it out for a year to save. Goign to Osh for the first time and i cant wait...the airline industry may be crap right now but the more i learn about flying and the more people I meet the more excited i get. Pilots rock. Any advice for a newbee would be really appreciated!!

July 23rd, 2006, 16:02	#1
Trinity320 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: oceanside, NY Posts: 3	HELP! Hey Everyone, Just wanted to say this is one of the most informative and entertaining sites I've ever been on regarding flying. Even tho I've done tons of reading and a lot of my questions have been answered, I couldnt resist the urge to post my current situation in hopes of some good feedback. Im 23, been out of school a yr, have my bachelors, and have a decent job where i never really know how much i'll make bc its all based on commission...however its an opp to probably be able to pay for a good amount of all of my flight training in a short amount of time. (i know this is sounding painfully typical!!)I should have my private finished by October...and I can't wait to continue training. I actually really enjoyed ground school adn it seems like all my free time is spent scheming on ways to do this, learning more about planes and the industry. I know things are bad right now, but I really cant think of anything else I'm nearly as passionate about. I know I have the aptitude to succeed in a lot of fields, but having been out of college and working a job i dont feel fullfilled in and dread waking up for everyday is not the way i want to live. I'm living at home with my parents, pay them about 300 bucks a month rent, and pay all my other bills on my own, including paying as i go for my private. Naturally, I make decent money but havent seen it since its all been going to flight school (which is a good thing bc if im poor now i figure life as a pilot will be a lil more bearable). I'm currently taking a course to prepare for a test for graduate school, but its really not in my heart, i dont knwo what i would go back for, and id much rather do the flying. I'm def scared but i dont know what else to do. After my private is done, I wasn't sure if I should go to ATP or Skymates, or look into joining the ANG. I have a female friend who is an airline pilot and has connections with a lot of wing commanders countrywide who need more women to fly for them, she speaks really highly of the guard. Sounds great to me, but I wonder what the catches and dowsides are as well. ATP and Skymates sound good too! Civilian or Military? The info on financing on this site has been great too. I'm in a rush slightly, bc im not 18, but dont want to be 50k deep either in 3 or 10 months, so I think id be willing to hold it out for a year to save. Goign to Osh for the first time and i cant wait...the airline industry may be crap right now but the more i learn about flying and the more people I meet the more excited i get. Pilots rock. Any advice for a newbee would be really appreciated!! __________________ "Once you have tasted flight you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you long to return."