To fly or not to fly

[Cobra Commander]

I have a dilema. I'm currently working to finish my commercial and instrument ticket, but am not sure whether or not I should get my CFI as well. Even if I get a flight contract should I still get my CFI/II, or should I just hang out for three more years? What about a multi ticket?

I really enjoy flying, but I don't know how I can stay in the air without some sort of employment through instruction. I'm not really sure about other ways to fly for money since I'll only have aprox 170hrs. But since I'll have it (comm/inst) I might as well use it!Right?

I'm also worried that if the flight contract falls through how I'll be able to make up for all the lost time and won't be able to fly as a career. So should I shell out MORE money and have my CFI as an insurance policy, or save my money and try somthing else? Paying for my CFI ect wouldn't be difficult, but if I don't need it why waste 5K+?

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[ChunksJR]

I have a dilema. I'm currently working to finish my commercial and instrument ticket, but am not sure whether or not I should get my CFI as well. Even if I get a flight contract should I still get my CFI/II, or should I just hang out for three more years? What about a multi ticket?

Any chance you have to get a ticket punched...do it. It's worth, if nothing else, an increasing responsibility demonstration on a resume.

I really enjoy flying, but I don't know how I can stay in the air without some sort of employment through instruction. I'm not really sure about other ways to fly for money since I'll only have aprox 170hrs. But since I'll have it (comm/inst) I might as well use it!Right?

http://www.aerotech.net/Mile_High_Sightseeing_Flight/mile_high_sightseeing_flight.html

CHECK THAT OUT...$250/couple!!!!

I'm also worried that if the flight contract falls through how I'll be able to make up for all the lost time and won't be able to fly as a career. So should I shell out MORE money and have my CFI as an insurance policy, or save my money and try somthing else? Paying for my CFI ect wouldn't be difficult, but if I don't need it why waste 5K+?

See above. Get the CFI.

Thanks in advance for your help.

No prob.

 

[FelixTheGreat]

It is 190 hours total time for the commercial under part 141 and 250 under part 61. The decision is up to you, wether or not you want to start making some money back from flying. It is nice to go flying, not have to pay for the airplane, and on top of it you get to charge $35 an hour for your time.

 

[Cobra Commander]

...and memorialized with a post flight souvenirs-even a video!


Thanks guys I really appreciate it!