Now now,
PPFN1 Is always right, its just now that there is no denying he is spot on,
That Speech Should be placed at the top of this board and given as an auto reply to anybody enquiring start up information.
Nothing more could really be added to that.
I am still waiting for that lucky break does not seem to be comming or in the pipeline.
Its a horrible thing, having to rely on luck.
Got a couple of years left before I hit 30 and if I dont have anything by then, will just have be realistic and really think about a job that will let me retire and live a semi comforatable lifestyle, don't want to retire broke!
Some people will say you can go from 0 to CFII in 9 months, (you would be doing very well) add another 11 months for JAA, then get a CFI job, Visa permitting, a couple of years living off pot Noodles and being treated like absoloute **** by employers.
Really gets you thinking.
If you are lucky enough to get a job with a large employer
(Don't count on it) expect to be laid off just before you retire!
Helicopter Flying is great but don't distort your view by aiming for Commercial level.