On Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:26:27 +0000, 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!

Well, yeah, but business flying is as strong as it has ever been and
experimental flying is increasing also. The only part of the market
that is showing DEEP downturn is the casual pilot who used to take off
every Saturday morning for a $100 burger at another airport.

So, let's talk biofuel. I haven't yet seen a biofuel that rivals
gasoline for energy per unit weight. That is, how much bang do you
get for the privilege of carrying it around.

Dunno, maybe you will be the one to get a bazillion btu out of an
ounce of masturbatorium. Go for it.

Thanks,

Jim