Pilots family

My dad is a Pilot for United airlines. He has been a pilot for 24 years. He loved his job. He has flown so many different types of airplanes from 777 and 767, and even airbuses. Being in a pilots immediate family does have its perks. Free flying, to wherever we want! I have the same love for traveling that my dad does. Yes however it has its perks, but it also has its downsides. My dad has missed most of my life because he is gone all the time. I was really close to my dad, and now not so much because i don't see him as much. I feel as if i don't know him as well as i did when i was younger.

I am closer to my mom and i think the reason being is she is always, and i mean always with me. I really wanted to be a pilot like my dad, but my dad always told me that is fun to do and he loves it because one day he will be in Australia and the next Brazil, but he always told me it is not the right business to get in to. Especially if you have a family.

My first flight was when i was 3 moths old. I went to go and visit my grandparents in Japan for the first time. My parents told me they were so excited to see me for the first time because i was the only grandchild that they have had. I love flying!! It is full of excitement! When we fly for free we do what is called flying standby.. It is pretty much just hitchhiking.. if there is room on the plane then we get on, if there isn't then we try for another fight. It is so stressful.
 If you go during a busy time of year like around Christmas then you cold be stuck somewhere for days! and i mean for days!