just keep holding on, don't give up faith, just keep at it, keep smiling,
Stirring words, geordiejet, and I agree 100%. But you can only keep that pained grin plastered to your face if you ACCEPT that for the vast majority, trying to get into this industry as a pilot is a complete p1ss take.
and you WILL get there one day
Complete tosh. Do the maths. Not even 110% commitment can guarantee success when there is such over supply and therefore such a huge element of sheer luck involved.
Let me put it this way: I know I'll get there but I can't be so sure about anyone else