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Old December 24th, 2006, 15:05   #1
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Just got the nod from my parents that when I return to Naples on Tuesday, to go ahead and start the process of acquiring my PPL. After I accomplish that, my plans are to attend ATP.

I'm on my way.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year everyone.


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Old December 24th, 2006, 15:51   #2
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Congrats, man!! I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Let us know if we can help in any way along your training.
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Old December 24th, 2006, 20:42   #3
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Congrats have fun getting the ppl. I plan on going to ATP sometime in 07.
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Old December 24th, 2006, 21:14   #4
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Aren't you in your 40's? I am not trying to pick on you, but I find it a little odd that a 45 year old man needs a nod from his parents. Maybe I have you confused with someone else.

Either way, good luck.
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Old December 25th, 2006, 12:05   #5
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Aren't you in your 40's? I am not trying to pick on you, but I find it a little odd that a 45 year old man needs a nod from his parents. Maybe I have you confused with someone else.

Either way, good luck.
You're right. I am in my forties, however, in order to do this I needed some financial help. Btw, the mortage pymt, student loan & child support pymts are still my responsibility. Care to help?


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Old December 25th, 2006, 23:38   #6
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But what happens to those bills when you are earning $1000/mo instructing? First year FO wages? Mom and Dad are only good for so much (hell, my parents sent me packing at 18).
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Old December 27th, 2006, 10:12   #7
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But what happens to those bills when you are earning $1000/mo instructing? First year FO wages? Mom and Dad are only good for so much (hell, my parents sent me packing at 18).

Mine sent me packing at 18 as well. As for the other question, that's when it helps to have a wife who is not only highly educated, (two Master's degrees) but is aware and willing to participate in the decision making process with me.

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Good luck and keep us posted!
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Old December 28th, 2006, 13:19   #9
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Sweet Im doing the same thing kind of. Im going to finish my PPL then off to ATP in Manassas sometime this spring.
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Old December 28th, 2006, 17:22   #10
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Mine sent me packing at 18 as well. As for the other question, that's when it helps to have a wife who is not only highly educated, (two Master's degrees) but is aware and willing to participate in the decision making process with me.

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Good luck to you, atpwannabe!
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I'm now 41 and an FO at American Eagle and love it!

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