Poor Pilot $$
Hi all,
I'm a private pilot just got my instrument rating. I'm going to get my commercial rating next summer. I apologize if my question has already been answered, but it is this: Am I the only poor pilot out there who is scratching his head, saying, "how the hell am i gonna pay for all this?"
I own a small restaurant, so yeah basically i'm running a non-profit over here, and what I really want to do is fly part 135 someday. My credit card will definetaly be maxed out by the time i get my commercial. Then it's CFI, ME, CFII, Part 135 Certification (question: does that exist?), type ratings, etc, etc.
Look, I know that my financial problems are not of interest to this forum. But seriously, how do you PAY for this stuff?
So, here's my question: is there any way to get flight training financing that i don't know about? Or student loans or something? I already talked to my bank, so that's a no-go.
I'm just sitting here at 150 TT, reading about how it takes 1500-2000 TT to get the kind of job i want. It's my understanding that i won't be able to even get a decent job flying until i have like 500TT. At my rate i'll be about 94 years old before i have that kind of time.
It seems like every other occupation, if you're willing to go into debt, someone will finance your education. I'm thinking doctors, engineers, lawyers, scientists, etc. Am i making a mistake to get my commercial rating, is this really a rich man's game after all that i've found myself in?
Much thanks in advance to anyone who can shed light on these questions. I do appreciate your time very much!!