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Old February 18th 08, 02:52 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Jeremiah Bess
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Default Getting current/capable again

Greetings all. I need some help with my situation. Back in 2004, I was
a flight instructor for just about a year when we found out my wife
was pregnant with twins. The student load I had wasn't enough, and I
had a second job, as well as my wife working. The wife was going to be
a stay-at-home mom and my income would not sustain us, or our medical
bills. After some much thought and prayers, we decided that a trip in
the Air Force for would be a good move. Now I am enlisted, and working
in Network Security. I could not go in as an Officer to fly since my
vision requires correction, and I lacked a degree.

Fast forward to 2008, I have 4 kids now, living in the Colorado
Springs, CO area, still enlisted, and have until 2010 before my
enlistment is up. I haven't touched a yoke since 2004. I have
subsequently lost my CFI/CFII since I had no students to teach, and
could not afford another "checkride" to keep it up. I really want to
get current again, and hopefully stay current by joining the local
CAP. If I can do that, my options of getting back into flying as a
dream career can get back on course.

So here is my question: How would you suggest I go about getting
current and capable again? I know I can get another medical with no
problem. I am supporting my family of 6 with soon to be E-5 pay. I
still have all my books from flight school, and could do some home-
based knowledge building. Are there any DVD courses or maybe any
flight schools in the area that you know of with a program built for
someone in my situation?
 




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