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Let Me Get Your True Honest Opinion
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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Let Me Get Your True Honest Opinion
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! -- 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. |
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Let Me Get Your True Honest Opinion
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 |
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Hmm, I thank you all for presenting your opinions. On the research side, I was planning to work with, BP Aire, Shell, or another fuel company that already has research divisions. I'm already looking for companies I can intern with while I am in college.
But yes, I am looking to possibly become an airline pilot in the future. |
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