So I've updated my profile Hobbies area. I figured I would mention a little more about myself, and had listed how I have volunteered some time working on a Ford Tri-Motor. The most recent time I had volunteered working on the build we had started cutting the skin pieces; which was definitely a learning experience. Luckily this time I was there I had my bag with a few books in it and one happen to be the maintenance handbook. Right before cutting one of the guys brought out a couple sets of cutters and no one knew that the color of the handle indicated the direction of the cut. Shortly after showing everyone my handbook and all the info inside one of the guys had suggested that after I obtain my A&P and eventually get out of the military that I should look into starting a small shop at the airport.

    For a while I've been thinking about the possibilities of being able to open a shop there even though its a small regional airport. Then my thoughts get away from me and come up with some crazy plans. I know I need more experience and need to learn from those who have come before me. Plus, the size of the airport keeps me questioning the idea. The airport is the Erie,Ottawa County Regional Airport. It is located in Ohio about 45mins East of Toledo, and about two hours West of Cleveland. The airport has been slowly growing, and gets an ok flow of business jets. They actually have some new hangars going up and plans for a third runway that will be bigger for some larger aircraft. I know that when I do get out I plan on hopefully getting hired by a company for more experience and knowledge before I decide to venture into attempting to set up maybe a part-time shop at the airport. I've always thought towards the future and sometimes way to far. The area around the airport is nice especially in the summer, but is pretty dead in the winter. I guess my question is would this be a good idea or am I just totally thinking way to far ahead?

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