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Originally Posted by GoinAllTheWay
Lol, you might find this odd, I've actually taken several discovery flights as well as finished ground school and have about 10 hrs in the air.
This was about 14 yrs ago and decided at the time that flying for a living may not be for me....biggest regret of my life. I LOVE flying, I wish I had the sense to at least finish my private license. I'd like to rectify that but want to be realistic about it as well.
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Understood - I didn't have the context before.
It really boils down to whether or not it is affordable for you. Do you think you can put aside enough cash to engage in this hobby the way you want to (i.e., 6 cross country flights a year)?
I would love to stay current, but I can't afford it while I'm trying to save in my mid-20's at the start of my career.
But there are also many O&G workers later on in their career who go flying all the time because they have the means.
If you can afford it, do it, if you can't, then we have to face the unfortunate reality that its simply too expensive for some of us.
The last option is to finish your licensing, get your instructor rating, and get paid to fly part time.