Litwin wrote:

Besides, untimely and tardy CFIs are a common disease in GA so I hear.

I have not found that to be the case, but it sounds like your CFI is the only
game in town.

I just don't want to spend my
money in what looks to me to be a distressed industry that may not
even have a bottom line in some sectors.

This is not universally true, but, again, for you, there's no other choice.

I am disappointed that this is not more practical.

Well, it's not.

I am really sorry to have to give it up.

Sounds like that's what you have to do, though. If you move elsewhere later in life,
try again.

George Patterson
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