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    Train Driving Vs Airline Pilot

    Thanks Yorkie
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    Train Driving Vs Airline Pilot

    Missed this sorry, I had suspected this might be an issue I seem to remember reading it in some human factors text somewhere... something to look into.
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    Train Driving Vs Airline Pilot

    @dctraindriver I think wiping is over rated any way :D. @BromleyBoy you seem to be one of those people that seems to get a few more hours in their day than anyone else; something I can aspire to. Just reading all this is making me want to get another lesson! I’ll keep an eye out for the new thread.
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    Train Driving Vs Airline Pilot

    Some interesting inside info, definitely think starting a private flying thread would be a good idea! I’ve done a lot of research into “modular” training and understand the hour building requirements/ costs and what have you. But costs have been the limiting factor thus far. Done a few lessons...
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    Train Driving Vs Airline Pilot

    Apologies, I kind of thought this thread had died but just caught up. I know I didn’t start it but really appreciating the insight, much more balanced than other forums where I’ve posted similar threads. Thanks Shaw S Hunter for taking the time to respond to my question, I can focus with...
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    Train Driving Vs Airline Pilot

    Thanks Cactus, some really good insight and refreshingly balanced. It can be a nasty bug to be bitten by, but for the first time I’m starting to think that aviation could be a better pass time than a job (for now at least). The only way I can see it working with family life with current...
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    Train Driving Vs Airline Pilot

    Odd that this post should appear now. I’m in a very similar position to the OP, only I’ve had my heart set on being a pilot for about 6 years. I’ve had a few flying lessons but that’s all. I’ve always loved being up high, I’m machine mad and the ATPL ground school exam topics all interest me (I...

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