I was on the path to be a pilot. I wasn't sure if I wanted Air Force or Naval. I even went to an academy that had one of the only aviation programs tied in for that specific purpose. I got serious into football and went to college instead. I got a recreation pilot license once I was making great money after college and was working towards a private certification (a lot diff) but it wasn't the same. I wanted to fly jets. I lost my pilot currency when I got locked up but you once you get a license, it never expires. You just have to maintain your flight reviews. Mine is probably just suspended until I do my review and medical update.