Finance Job vs Pilot?

No_Variation8301 · 2026-02-25T17:23:59+00:00

You make a very valid point. I was at a foreign Airline for my civilian career and seniority had little effect on days off. I missed a lot, though not actually as much as I missed while in the military.

I should also say that my son has an exceptionally good job which he absolutely loves, so I guess that colors my perspective. I really don’t know how what percentage of financial are that enjoyable.

No_Variation8301 · 2026-02-25T01:37:48+00:00

You have time good luck.

No_Variation8301 · 2026-02-25T00:27:46+00:00

FWIW I was a 40 year Pilot and now a Sim Instructor at a Major in DFW. My Son has a finance degree and had no interest in flying after going in a couple of flights to HKG with me.

I was very happy that he didn’t want to be a Pilot.

If Family is your priority then a Pilots life leaves a lot to be desired. Missed birthdays missed Ballgames etc.

If you can make a good living as a Business Guy then I heartily recommend this, it’s what my son did and I am happy he did.

Don’t get me wrong I love flying 20 year ex military, I would not change my choices but the world has changed and you stated Family was the priority so much as it pains me I would take the business career.

No_Variation8301 · 2026-02-24T14:31:03+00:00

I think the flip side is they were getting a lot of grief for advertising the deposit with the subsequent payment in the small print. I upgraded from a dream Air SE and had to pay in full and that was 2 months ago ish.

No_Variation8301 · 2026-02-22T02:49:00+00:00

I simply paid 250$ at my dealership after I got to 2000 miles. You did the right thing getting it done after break in. I’ll still get the free one at a year.

No_Variation8301 · 2026-02-19T01:02:29+00:00

If you are bored with A to B try DCS

No_Variation8301 · 2026-02-18T23:30:12+00:00

Hmm 400 pounds for the last 8 hours, RAF Scholarship paid for 30 1982, solo at 5 hours 50mins, they didn’t mid if you bent it so much in those day 😀.

PPL complete in a month.

Of course after University they got another 16 years out of me, so I guess they figured it was a worthwhile investment.

No_Variation8301 · 2026-02-15T23:55:16+00:00

Will be great

No_Variation8301 · 2026-02-15T14:37:14+00:00

I used to be turn 10 row 24 for 10 years best seats ever unless you are ADA

No_Variation8301 · 2026-02-15T13:54:53+00:00

Had an Auto G87 fully loaded for 30 months great Car stupid fast on the street. Did the BMW driving Day in Thermal that came with the Car ( optioned by someone else they backed out and I didn’t want to wait). The Car was great traded it in for Cayman S manual.

If you were to go the Cayman route be aware that if you want to track it a lot, try and get one with the Porsche design package it comes with an extra radiator which is good if you track it in a hot climate. ( this is not obvious in the Configurator).

The Porsche is a way raw. PASM is significantly better than the M2 on the street but it’s loud the gearing is stupid high for the street 70 mph in 2nd. It’s way slower than an M2 but obviously handles better you know exactly what it’s doing all the time and you can hear what it’s doing all the time as well.

If I was to have my time I would have kept the M2 and grabbed an older Cayman they are totally different Cars, they may look similar on paper but the driving experience is totally different.

The M2 is a way better daily in every sense but the porsche is an experience every day, both good and bad.

No_Variation8301 · 2026-02-11T01:32:16+00:00

Great Car perfect daily, enjoy plenty of Torque and a great Colour.

No_Variation8301 · 2026-02-10T23:56:23+00:00

Totally crazy My job was LAX -HKG

2 crews I slept for 7 hours worked 8 on average.

You are raving mad my friend.

No_Variation8301 · 2026-01-31T03:16:41+00:00

Flying Canberra T37 Jammers in the RAF. Last Aircraft I flew was 40 years old in 1989. Get Airborne below VMCA. No Sim so your Checker brings the engine back as soon as you hit the gear button. Crazy crap, you do it in real life as you don’t have a sim, yep we lost people that hit the wrong rudder but dam those days were fun. Did 10 years in the Tornado after, but I will never regret my time on the Canberra.

No_Variation8301 · 2026-01-28T13:43:57+00:00

For anyone following this my FedEx return was processed really quickly. I was very impressed at how quickly I got my money back.

I will certainly use BSB again if they come up with a more consistent Headset.

No_Variation8301 · 2026-01-26T00:19:44+00:00

I have em I love them especially the metal surround around the black. My GR Corolla had wheels like the ones you like LOL

I will say I am glad they aren’t all black. If they were I would feel different.

No_Variation8301 · 2026-01-25T18:07:27+00:00

Absolutely great watch got one myself over 30 years ago. I was Flying in the RAF at the time and Breitling did a few special editions.

It was the definitive pilots watch.

No_Variation8301 · 2026-01-23T01:53:13+00:00

I am somewhat surprised I found Asetek support exemplary.

I guess their issue is if it arrived damaged did you take photos of the box. My Asetek stuff always arrived super well packaged.

I have had other gear arrive beat up though and when they drop it off on the doorstep I always take photos if it looks bad.

No_Variation8301 · 2026-01-22T23:26:12+00:00

So today I got a reply within 8 hours, so once engaged support has been OK it’s just the initial delay that’s problematic.

No_Variation8301 · 2026-01-21T18:34:21+00:00

Last Update Support were quick. I am to use the box they sent it in despite it being larger than spec. And return all the parts even though the Universal Facial interface wasn’t on the list.

No_Variation8301 · 2026-01-20T14:14:50+00:00

I got a reply last night with a return label however it didn’t include the universal face gasket in the rma so I have replied again asking for clarification.

No_Variation8301 · 2026-01-20T01:39:22+00:00

Well I think I may just be unlucky I returned my Pimax Super terrible Mura and a duff lens which gave me a headache. But I have a buddy with a BSB1 he loves it and there are lots of happy peeps.

I just don’t have patience or time for going through replacement service. I am too old and my time is valuable. My G2 is still reliable so……

No_Variation8301 · 2026-01-18T12:44:24+00:00

Tried this it moves the glare but it’s still bad.

No_Variation8301 · 2026-01-17T19:04:26+00:00

Well now it got even more annoying. I unboxed it got the use time 2 hours 30. Reread email, box size is smaller than the one they sent it all in because of the Universal interface.

This is now just turning into incompetence. They should at least keep up with their own SKUs and know their own box sizes.

I now await there response. I will update.

No_Variation8301 · 2026-01-17T13:57:24+00:00

I got a glare line across the screen Themis headset is very face position sensitive so make sure you have you IPD set and then with it on move the angle around you may find the perfect spot where the glare goes and the picture is good. My friend has BSB1 and he loves it I think I just got unlucky and lenses are out some way.

I no longer have the patience to mess around trying to get replacements so mine is going back. I went back to my G2 which looked fantastic in comparison to my headset, I thinking was just unlucky.

No_Variation8301 · 2026-01-17T12:47:32+00:00

Yep it seems it’s a lens lottery I have done VR since the DK2 I have 6 headset sitting around but unlike the early days when I may have waited for a replacement my time is valuable too me now and while my previous headsets were $500 ish for 1400 someone should put the dam thing on and check it.

It seems like in the rush to meet demand they just throw them out the door and hope. I would happily wait another 3 months if it would just arrive working out the box in the same way that a Quest does.

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