If you could do it.....where and why.....

[cforst513]

stay away from falcon. please.

 

[great cornholio]

stay away from falcon. please.

Isn't that the new name of Phil Air???? If so then definately stay away...far far away. Phil's planes were death traps.

 

[Goose Egg]

Actually, I think I would have gone to a different state school, joined their ski team, majored in something else, and done my flying at an FBO, the net result being basically the same. Oh well.

-Goose

 

[aviator1978]

First sit down and ask yourself, "If I couldn't be a pilot, what would I want to be?" Answer that question and go to a (in-)state college to major in that field. If you can't answer the question go to a (in-)state college and major in business administration, management, or accounting (it's not hard, and you'll at least be able to get another job if your aviation dreams sour).

While at that college, get your training done at a local flight school, or FBO. Think of it as another part of your college education. Try to fly 3-4 times a week, and by your 3rd year in school, you should be able to instruct. By the time you graduate, you should be able to have enough hours to apply to a regional, or small cargo carrier.

Bottom Line.....Don't get a Bachelors in Aviation Science. It's pretty useless.

The Fast Track Academies aren't bad, however it's pretty easy to spot the various forms of inbreeding that go on there.

 

[meyers9163]

aviator1978 all good points.... If i were just starting out again I'd do that, however I already will have my degree in my other field and have the back up if what i want to do does not work out. But thank you for that and hopefully some others will pay attention to that advice and look into it. Many options open up with a degree as long as it does not keep you tied down to only one thing, i.e aviation science and other fields.

 

[gkrangers]

Isn't that the new name of Phil Air???? If so then definately stay away...far far away. Phil's planes were death traps.

i think so. and ditto.

 

[pianoman]

I got my private at the local grass strip for fun and then a couple of years later when I changed careers finished up at ATP.

My cousin did the private at ATP and it didn't work out well for him. (Probably some fault at both ends there.) I think you really need to take your time and cement the fundamentals with the private.

My advice would be to do the private at your own pace, go fly some, and then go to the ATP 90-day program. If nothing else, it'll help you get a job with twin time. They're hard to come by.

Oh yeah I second not getting a degree in aviation science. The airlines don't care. I had a degree in piano performance and they didn't blink twice.

 

[LSU Fan]

2003-I did my initial training at Delta Connection Academy. Upside was great intructors at that time and top notch maintenance.Down side, well too many to list but way too much money. Would not recommend it. 2005-Built multi time at Ariben and maintenance was terrible. Scheduling was very unorganized. Housing was worse than maintenance. No up side. Would not recommend it. 2005-Took my ATP written at ATP. Very quick and delivered what they were advertising. During my test, instructors were coming in the testing room and having conversations. I found it unprofessional. I won't go back but I was only there for one day. If I had to do it all over again, I would go to my local FBO or wherever is the cheapest with decent maintenance. I spent the big bucks and it did not get me any further than anyone else. Hope this helps and good luck!

 

[cforst513]

2003-I did my initial training at Delta Connection Academy. Upside was great intructors at that time and top notch maintenance.Down side, well too many to list but way too much money. Would not recommend it. 2005-Built multi time at Ariben and maintenance was terrible. Scheduling was very unorganized. Housing was worse than maintenance. No up side. Would not recommend it. 2005-Took my ATP written at ATP. Very quick and delivered what they were advertising. During my test, instructors were coming in the testing room and having conversations. I found it unprofessional. I won't go back but I was only there for one day. If I had to do it all over again, I would go to my local FBO or wherever is the cheapest with decent maintenance. I spent the big bucks and it did not get me any further than anyone else. Hope this helps and good luck!

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