Original Message

We are all here because at some point this was the career we wanted. Some went the Uncle Sam route. Others took on huge school loan debt. Either way the men and women that make up the rotorcraft industry all picked their journey at some point in their life to become a commerical helicopter pilot. 

For some, the new car smell wears off sooner then it does for others. I've met plenty over the years that got out of aviation all together. Some switched to fixed wing, and came back to rotor. Others haven't looked back from switching to fixed wing.

I've lost close friends and co-workers to accidents. Too many sadly. Seen many friends go through divorces. Too many sadly.

Do whatever your heart desires. We aren't here for long, make the most of it.