wrote:
In a few months I will begin training as a firefighter. I figured
that becoming a pilot would be a great second career. I haven't taken
any schooling for my pilots license and am just curious if anyone has
any advice they can give me?

I can't help thinking this is a troll, but
I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.

I think scheduling issues would eliminate the
possibility of firefighting and flying for
profit. How are you going to reconcile the
the hours you're going to be on-call and/or
on duty with the fire department with your
flying customers' variable needs?

I'm gonna guess you're something of an adrenline
junkie and you've decided that hanging out at
the firehouse isn't going to do it. No offense
intended, but you probably ought to pick one
career first and get good at it. You could
always be a lifeflight paramedic and meld the
two.

For instance: Is it profitable? Is it very difficult to get a loan
for a plane? How long does it take to become a pilot of a six to
eight passenger plane? If I'm using the plane for personal use, is
the gas consumption for a multi engine incredibly high?

Go to your bookstore and buy a couple books on
aircraft ownership. Hang around here and see
what it costs to keep a plane in the air. Learn
what an AMU is before you have to spend a few.

Getting a loan is as easy as your credit is
good. You could be a fairweather private
pilot in 6 months. Longer, probably way longer
for instrument, commercial, multi-engine.

Yes the gas consumption is high and expensive.