Helinut thanks for the reply, I'm not trying to moan honestly, I have a job flying and got there the hard way also (many jobs and ex girlfriends) but as an Instructor I feel for students I meet who are trying so hard to find that bottom rung position and are getting knocked back, I too would like to see more flying and I applaud and admire the PPL who drives miles to get 20 minutes in a helicopter just to get closer to that 155 hours.I guess while employers can choose to cut costs then they will, I just thought it was sad.