"Dwayne Miller" wrote in message First off, what are your
recommendations or experiences for flight training?

Have you taken any lessons as yet? Do want to fly professionally for the
money? for the girls? Deeply examine the issues before commiting significant
resources to such a thing.

Second, I've heard rumors of the Canadian Government having a
scholarship/loan/grant (like I said, I just heard it over the grape vine,
I'
m not sure if it even exists)

Most of what you hear is about subsidized flight training is crap, unless
you go the military route. The colleges have the answers about funding.

Also, I would appreciation any suggestions, or experiences for getting
through the "grey" area of a flying career between your CPL and ATP
license. Know that a lot of airlines won't hire unless you have your Air
Transport License, but it's also 1300 hours between the 2.

You'll need more than 1300 hours for Air Canada. There are many ways to get
that experience- flight instructing, bush flying, night cargo runs...

If you may not have noticed, I am Canadian, what do I need to know if I
want to fly for an airline in the States, or if it is even possible with a
Canadian license.

First, you'll need the right to work in the US. Then you can get your
ratings converted to US certificates.

And one more thing, I know that a few years ago, that there was going to
be
a shortage of pilots coming up, but that was also the pre 9/11 days. Does
that still hold true, or is there going to be a big saturation of pilots
within the next 5 years or so. Because I don't want to spend all this time
and money and find out that I can't get a job.

There never was a shortage of pilots, and there never will be. To rise to
the top, you will need ambition, determination, and a modicum of skill.
Bottom line is that you should not get into the profession unless you want
to fly. If you want money, you will make more money doing other things. If
you want glamour, be a movie star.

If you want to be a pilot, go to the airport and take a lesson.

D.