Originally Posted by
3wickets
The jealousy in this thread surrounding the E3 pilots in the U.S is absolutely astounding.
That G.A mentality that some people bring here is mind boggling. Infact its that same mentality that is the reason why you have never progressed past a chieftain/baron and probably never will. Its also the same mentality that has driven a lot of us to the U.S.
Whats with the tall poppy syndrome?? If somebody has dreams and aspirations to go fly jets , let them!
I guarantee you , hammering across the midwest U.S at 450kts and 36k feet beats the S%# out of sitting 4500ft in a clapped out bucket of S%$. The life of an airline pilot in the U.S is that of a rock star , once you make it!
Most of us have had to bust our nuts in G.A to get here , but once your here. The view from the top is second to none.
after 5 years here flying jets , I look back on my G.A time with fondness and also with hatred. Having to deal with some of the characters in this forum along the way to the top.
All I seem to be reading is E3 pilots fighting a non-existent negativity from people who couldn’t care less whether you go and fly in the States or not. We really don’t care. Go and enjoy it.
I’ve gone overseas and flown as well, I don’t feel anymore special than those who haven’t. It was just great fun.
What I don’t do though, is **** all over the Australian GA industry and talk about what an awful time it is/was, which is all you mob who have an E3 seem to do.
Get over it.