bobbysamd
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I was an ERAU-Prescott flight instructor in the late '80s-early '90s. I always was impressed by the education my students received on campus. I especially liked how they had courses in systems. Knowing and understanding systems is extremely important as you climb the ladder and fly increasingly complex equipment. Airline ground schools don't give you much time to learn the flood of material they present, and much of that material centers on systems. So, you'll be ahead of the game if you understand systems going in.
I always thought we offered a better training opportunity on the Prescott campus than Daytona. A greater variety of weather conditions in which to fly and fewer distractions. Also, a smaller program. I visited Daytona not long after I left Prescott in 1991.
Riddle does have great name recognition. That can be taken many ways. Also, it used to be that there were too many students and not enough airplanes. Maybe, hopefully, that's changed in eleven years.
I've kept track of the people on the flight line, and some of the high-quality people I met while I was there are still there.
Hope this helps a little. Good luck with your decision.
PS-If you're considering Comair, you might also look into FlightSafety in Vero Beach for a well-known commercial flight school.
I was an ERAU-Prescott flight instructor in the late '80s-early '90s. I always was impressed by the education my students received on campus. I especially liked how they had courses in systems. Knowing and understanding systems is extremely important as you climb the ladder and fly increasingly complex equipment. Airline ground schools don't give you much time to learn the flood of material they present, and much of that material centers on systems. So, you'll be ahead of the game if you understand systems going in.
I always thought we offered a better training opportunity on the Prescott campus than Daytona. A greater variety of weather conditions in which to fly and fewer distractions. Also, a smaller program. I visited Daytona not long after I left Prescott in 1991.
Riddle does have great name recognition. That can be taken many ways. Also, it used to be that there were too many students and not enough airplanes. Maybe, hopefully, that's changed in eleven years.
I've kept track of the people on the flight line, and some of the high-quality people I met while I was there are still there.
Hope this helps a little. Good luck with your decision.
PS-If you're considering Comair, you might also look into FlightSafety in Vero Beach for a well-known commercial flight school.
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