Yeah you're going to get a lot more for your money in the US than you will in Australia Icarus. Why be so negative?
These guys wanted to do something different, don't **** all over them.
Enjoy overseas flying. It'll open your eyes that Australia is difficult only because of all the austronauts.
Some of the easiest pilots to fly with are Mexicans. So laid back, but all the ones I've come across are also very good at their job.
There is a world outside of Australia, ignore everyone else's negativity and go enjoy it.
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