Autosync,
Our friend and colleague Mortennb raises a very valid point. He is confronted with dire prospects of being able to self fund his flying training as a result of the length of time necessary to complete the ground school, the expense of the medical and exams, and the expense of adding an IR rating. I am sure he is one of the many highly motivated and dedicated young folks striving to become a professional helicopter pilot.
How do you respond to those that are not independently wealthy or who do not have rich uncles or in some cases Sugar Daddy's with the means and willingness to cough up the funds for their training?
How many young folks are prevented from seeking a career in civilain aviation due to the un-needed expense the JAR system requires? When will the system hit critical mass and the commerical aviation industry founder? why should commerical aviation be reserved for the wealthy and high born amongst us and not for every mother's son (or daughter)?