Dear Mr. Nice Guy,
I'll admit what you say is true but I think the oldest cadet in CX was 32 (correct me if I'm wrong). However, I know age is an issue in my case. But hey, you don’t try, you don’t know. Hope is alive and someone eventually wins the lottery regardless of how slim the chances are.
But the truth is, aviation & flying is my passion. If, because of my age, I am only destined to fly regional or GA, I'll still be excited and happy. My hope and dream of flying for majors is that I’ll be able to combine my passion AND my career at the same time.
Cadet programs allows me get training while relieving me of the financial burden (not entirely but most of it). If this is not possible, then I will have to look for ways to self-finance my training elsewhere, possibly the States. Either way, I am determined to get the PPL, CPL, IR, etc. The latter is just a lot harder ‘cause of family and home mortgage payments (and in HK, the mortgage payments are pretty steep).
I’m a prime example to young people that if you’re serious about aviation, do it early. Don’t wait. I’m sure all pilots at CX or KA have worked their asses off and paid their dues. But it’s much better if it’s done early when you have less burden.