Hey guys here is the deal, I am married with no kids, and most likely no kids on the horizon. Me and the wife are considering the best way to get to the major's. I am lucky enough that we both have degrees, and just about have the house paid off. i have my private/ intrument/ night/ com. ratings with about 600 tt hours (mostly in 152's and 172).
The wife has about half my totals.
We are thinking of switiching careers since we have always loved aviation. Now i will be up front, i know the air line industry is in sad shape right now, but i am a positive person and know if i can get the propper qualifications i will be there in a few years when the large chunk of pilots have to retire.
Here is info i am needing advice on...
-should i continue training in a single?
-Should i buy a twin a/c?
-What kind should i buy (say under $150 000)
-would it be cheaper to buy a twin and do our hours and sell the plane then to rent for the same time?
-If i bought a twin and let a local school use it would i be able to work a deal like i fly for free, and they pick up the repair costs?
-how many hours does one really need to get into a job at a commuter air line (i know the few go straight to the air lines)
-Can i write the cost of buying and/ or operating a twin off my taxes since i am using it for getting a job?
Also any other advice you guys might have for us...
Ohh also we are wiling to relocate to just about any where. We are looking for adventure and travel, and quite frankly just LOVE to fly.
Thanks for your time.
The wife has about half my totals.
We are thinking of switiching careers since we have always loved aviation. Now i will be up front, i know the air line industry is in sad shape right now, but i am a positive person and know if i can get the propper qualifications i will be there in a few years when the large chunk of pilots have to retire.
Here is info i am needing advice on...
-should i continue training in a single?
-Should i buy a twin a/c?
-What kind should i buy (say under $150 000)
-would it be cheaper to buy a twin and do our hours and sell the plane then to rent for the same time?
-If i bought a twin and let a local school use it would i be able to work a deal like i fly for free, and they pick up the repair costs?
-how many hours does one really need to get into a job at a commuter air line (i know the few go straight to the air lines)
-Can i write the cost of buying and/ or operating a twin off my taxes since i am using it for getting a job?
Also any other advice you guys might have for us...
Ohh also we are wiling to relocate to just about any where. We are looking for adventure and travel, and quite frankly just LOVE to fly.
Thanks for your time.