You don't "ramp up" for solo or even the private, you ramp
up for a career in stages. The goal is always coming and it
isn't just the solo, or even the private, but the CFI and
ATP experience level.

That's a good point, Jim, but at 15 I don't think Joe's ready to commit to a
career in aviation.

After watching what has happened to the airlines, I'm not really all that
enthused about encouraging him in that direction, either. Although, of
course, in the next few years a HUGE chunk of the "baby boom" generation
will be retiring, and opening up a bunch of left seats...

At this point, I just want him to get his Private.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"