Originally Posted by
Ptichka
Candid feedback is greatly appreciated.
Here goes... You're talking about starting a flying business in Japan yet referencing Canadian regulations. You want to learn to fly from scratch to do this, which will trigger a lot of us for its unrealistic chances of succeeding, considering that the generally accepted principle is that if you want to make a small fortune in aviation you need to start with a large fortune. To be a pilot is achievable. To run an aviation business is achievable. To start a business I order to fly for that business is Pie-in-the-sky thinking. The red tape alone will drown you to the point that you will never have time to fly. Air operator certificates generally require post holders with qualifications and experience way in excess of 500 hours. And all this is going to happen in a foreign country - probably the most 'foreign' environment a westerner can imagine. I would never trample on a dream, but maybe start with something more realistic. Get a medical, get a CPL and go from there.