'Times they are a changing' as Mr Dylan said, but to answer your last post, you can make it without coming top of the class. I was more interested in girls and waves than school, but have done what I consider to be the best jobs in GA, also made it as a military pilot, and now drive a 777 around the world. Ripe old age of 38, and -shock/horror - certainly didn't come above the 55th percentile at high school, except in English. Motivation, determination etc can AND do get you a long way! My school teachers/principal and guidance counsellor ALL told me I would NEVER be able to be a pilot. Bottom line is: only people in the industry know how it works and what it takes. I have had a fantastic aviation career so far, and look forward to more!
