Wannabes and pilots, don't panic it will work out.
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I came across this poem on this site (PPRUNE) and i dont know who wrote this poem but its a bloody good poem for times like these!!!!! Chins up and thumbs up!!!!!!
DON'T QUIT
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all up hill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must - but DON'T you quit.
Life is queer with it's twists and turns,
As everyone of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up, though the pace seems slow -
You might succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than it seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up when he might have captured the victor's cup.
And he learned too late, when the night slipped down, How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out -
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt -
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems afar;
So stick to the fight when your hardest hit -
It's when things seem worst that you mustn't quit.
[ 21 September 2001: Message edited by: lightspeed ]
DON'T QUIT
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all up hill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must - but DON'T you quit.
Life is queer with it's twists and turns,
As everyone of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up, though the pace seems slow -
You might succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than it seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up when he might have captured the victor's cup.
And he learned too late, when the night slipped down, How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out -
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt -
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems afar;
So stick to the fight when your hardest hit -
It's when things seem worst that you mustn't quit.
[ 21 September 2001: Message edited by: lightspeed ]
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Scroggs makes some sensible points which I totally agree with. Especially that consumer confidence will return. It has to, simple logic dictates it, because aeroplanes are the only means of transportation which makes any real sense to travellers. Cars trains and ships are an anathema to most people.
As I said before, this very sad event has decided for some airlines that which was always going to be a very difficult boardroom decision to make. To get rid of cost burdening equipment, and unecessary and costly people. Doesn't sound nice but running an airline is bloody tough. It is in fact another twist in the cycle of airline balance sheets.
It will be some days in my view, before we see a tiny glimpse of where the economy is actually going. But it will be a few weeks before the airlines show some signs of stability. But make no mistake, they will have to apply themselves to that particular problem PDQ!! Or they will fail. There are perhaps a dozen airlines in the UK that will be OK, but there are a few who may just have a problem!
I agree with advice not to pay out large sums of money, like the Ģ56k that has been mentioned. But, as I said at the beginning you must consider your options, perhaps taking a step at a time with as little spent as possible - but do keep on the move. Don't be left behind.
However, do not give up. The recovery in the airlines will come, it always has. You need to pave your own path in the best way that suits you. Make your own decisions and judge any advice carefully. If you have to, seek further advice. My last piece is to put any pessimism you may have in the bin and slam the lid shut!
As I said before, this very sad event has decided for some airlines that which was always going to be a very difficult boardroom decision to make. To get rid of cost burdening equipment, and unecessary and costly people. Doesn't sound nice but running an airline is bloody tough. It is in fact another twist in the cycle of airline balance sheets.
It will be some days in my view, before we see a tiny glimpse of where the economy is actually going. But it will be a few weeks before the airlines show some signs of stability. But make no mistake, they will have to apply themselves to that particular problem PDQ!! Or they will fail. There are perhaps a dozen airlines in the UK that will be OK, but there are a few who may just have a problem!
I agree with advice not to pay out large sums of money, like the Ģ56k that has been mentioned. But, as I said at the beginning you must consider your options, perhaps taking a step at a time with as little spent as possible - but do keep on the move. Don't be left behind.
However, do not give up. The recovery in the airlines will come, it always has. You need to pave your own path in the best way that suits you. Make your own decisions and judge any advice carefully. If you have to, seek further advice. My last piece is to put any pessimism you may have in the bin and slam the lid shut!
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Hi all,
I thank the moderators for these posts as they help to keep our heads high, when there simply does not appear to be any light at the end of the tunnel. Until it re-appears, I'll keep flying, maybe a bit less, but will not stop.
Depending on what big W does this coming week, I may well rekindle that relationship with the lovely lass at the AFCO. I'm sure if the big-yin pushes the wee red button, the RAF will need some folks to play with their flying machines.
Thanks again to the mod's
Have faith all, our time will come.......
Fra
I thank the moderators for these posts as they help to keep our heads high, when there simply does not appear to be any light at the end of the tunnel. Until it re-appears, I'll keep flying, maybe a bit less, but will not stop.
Depending on what big W does this coming week, I may well rekindle that relationship with the lovely lass at the AFCO. I'm sure if the big-yin pushes the wee red button, the RAF will need some folks to play with their flying machines.
Thanks again to the mod's
Have faith all, our time will come.......
Fra
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Hi all
IFR, i truly respect you sir and its people like you that keep the confidence of wannabes like me in the aviation industry.
Scroggs and WWW, i also thank you for your valuable advice.
Now, i`m starting in jan2002 and am naturally concerned as no one knows what the situation will be like in april 2003.
I`ve been a wannabe since i went with my dad on a trial flight when i was 5 years old. There is no chance in hell i am giving up. Yes i`m concerned but i`m hoping for the best.Does anyone have any advice for me as far as starting in jan is concerned.any advice would be much appreciated.
Apple, where are you starting in jan 2002. send us an e-mail at [email protected]
thank you all once again
IFR, i truly respect you sir and its people like you that keep the confidence of wannabes like me in the aviation industry.
Scroggs and WWW, i also thank you for your valuable advice.
Now, i`m starting in jan2002 and am naturally concerned as no one knows what the situation will be like in april 2003.
I`ve been a wannabe since i went with my dad on a trial flight when i was 5 years old. There is no chance in hell i am giving up. Yes i`m concerned but i`m hoping for the best.Does anyone have any advice for me as far as starting in jan is concerned.any advice would be much appreciated.
Apple, where are you starting in jan 2002. send us an e-mail at [email protected]
thank you all once again
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I could not let the last post go without a thank you, which I do now. Most kind.
I have been determined to put something back into aviation for the very many years I have enjoyed in it. That is why I started the Fund, that is why I am as keen as anyone to see "our wannabes" succeed in the future. A future now that will be tough. But you will get there.
Just weigh everything you do against it crashing around your ears, and you with it.
Good luck. Thank you for your e-mails, I will answer each one.
I have been determined to put something back into aviation for the very many years I have enjoyed in it. That is why I started the Fund, that is why I am as keen as anyone to see "our wannabes" succeed in the future. A future now that will be tough. But you will get there.
Just weigh everything you do against it crashing around your ears, and you with it.
Good luck. Thank you for your e-mails, I will answer each one.
