hydroflyer
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Most full or part time jobs also end when you clock out and go home, not the case with flying. If we weren't flying, would we really be paying as much attention to the weather and what is to be expected throughout the day? How about caring about where the president might be to avoid the flight restrictions and delays? Also, most pilots have to do checkrides every 6 months which will require some study and review on their own time, after work. Should you fail one checkride, your job could be on the line depending on the policy of your employer.
Many flight instructors may have an even harder time as they may have to keep up with paperwork, make sure their students endorsements are current, review and prepare lessons for each student, research students questions and study for advance ratings and certificates that they themselves may be earning.
This post isn't meant to flame, simply to point out how much more work needs to be done after hours when you fly for a living. Still couldn't see myself doing anything else though.
Many flight instructors may have an even harder time as they may have to keep up with paperwork, make sure their students endorsements are current, review and prepare lessons for each student, research students questions and study for advance ratings and certificates that they themselves may be earning.
This post isn't meant to flame, simply to point out how much more work needs to be done after hours when you fly for a living. Still couldn't see myself doing anything else though.
