"The OTHER Kevin in San Diego" skiddz *AT* adelphia *DOT* net wrote in
message ...

maybe my "blogging" will motivate someone else in the 2nd half of
their life to take the plunge.. It's a huge investment in time and
money, but I can't think of anything else I'd rather be doing right
now.


Hi,
I may just be that person.. I've been lurking here for a while and am an
avid reader of your posts.
It's been a life-long dream for me to fly helicopters. So far I've had to
make do with ten or so hours fixed-wing whilst living in Canada a few years
ago and flying model helos in the UK. Lately I've been contemplating an
enormous risky career change... jack in my successful software engineering
career, and sell my house to pay for full-time commercial helicopter pilot
training. I know it's a huge financial risk, but I keep asking myself:
exactly how many helicopter pilots are there out there wishing they were
software engineers!? So, I've been talking to a few pilots and instructors
who assure me 33's not to old to embark on a career flying. I have a few
full-time flying colleges to visit. After that, I have a hell of a lot of
careful decisions to make. But my heart don't belong behind a desk
anymore!!

Regards,

Si