All good points guys but whether we're saving up or getting a loan your potential for success depends upon thorough planning.
Mr. Big Issue might have thrown his heart and ability into his training but maybe he had nothing to fall back on (in terms of vocational experience in another area or financial assets).
Although I don't own the house I live in, I do own one that I rent out and have accrued a decent amount of equity. If I fall on hard times, I can sell that. I am also qualified and experienced in purchasing, which I can go back whilst applying for pilot jobs.
We're all individuals following the same goal and we'll chose to do it in different ways, in spite of the advice we give each other.
Those of us that plan carefully for every eventuality have a better chance of succeeding. Those of us who jump in head first may end up selling the big issue (and without forward planning and a meticulous nature how good a pilot will they become anyway?!!)
I agree, this thread should be a sticky!
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