On Sep 13, 10:26*pm, SBPilot33
wrote:
I'm a sophomore in college, who is planning to research alternative
fuels for the aviation industry with my biotechnology degree, but I
would really like to fly one day so I plan to research fuels to bring in
some good money for training. My question for you all is, with the
economy the way it is right now, and the way layoffs are happening, is
being a pilot worth going after right now?
The only positive I can think of now is that Thousands of pilots will be
retiring in the next 12-20 years.
Thanx Pilots!

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SBPilot33

Energy density is probably more critical for av fuel than nearly any
other mode of transportation :bio fuels do not score well in that
metric. Who would you expect to fund your research?

You may also want to research probable supply/demand issues for
pilots.

It's my opinion you are making career choices against very long
odds.