Stay inspired guys, be all you can be, and always strive and push that little bit harder. Its your own determination, tenacity and motivation that will get you ahead of the rest. I know it works and it works because by being like this you meet more people, you get to know much more useful information and you'll put yourself in the right place at the right time, it doesnt happen by chance you know!
I left a good career at the end of 2000 to follow what I know was right for me. Its taken nearly three years, the loss of money through a training provider post 9/11, lots of doubts, and a bill of around 80K. But i'm there, and its worth all the sweat and tears, but like I said before, its up to you. How strong you are mentally and the true strengh of your own belief in yourself will be tested and bent to breaking point, but if you hang on and grit your teeth, then no doubt you'll be among the few that make it soon after the basic training (frozen ATPL) is achieved.
Pure grit is and will always be an enormous bonus to have naturally. However be VERY aware that in the real world outside of the ATPL initial training, is a harsh working environment that is truly brutal and has no place for even the mildest arrogance. Remain professional at all times, choose your words carefully and always respect ALL others in the industry.
Good luck my fellow enthusiasts! It only seems like yesterday I was doing my night rating and hour building in Florida, ahhh happy days!
Last edited by MorningGlory; 25th Oct 2003 at 07:11.