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Follow Your Dreams
Hey Reckless, it's nice to see that you've caught the flying disease. Your situation sounds very similar to what I went through two years ago. I am currently a freshman in college, studying engineering, and working on my ratings. I also became interested in flying while in high school and began taking lessons. I soloed at 16, private at 17, Instrument rated at 18, and I got my commercial license late last summer. Having been through almost a full year of college, my advice to you is to acquire as many ratings as you can afford while in high school because once you get to college, time and money will prevent you from flying regularly. I plan on getting my CFI this summer and instructing my way through college; doing something I absolutely love, not to mention that by the time I graduate, I will have plenty of flight time. As recommended by many others, I decided to pursue a non aviation degree because it only takes one medical exam to bring an aviation career to a halt. Also, there is no need to worry about getting into college because you decided to drop the "normal people" classes. In fact, I was told by one of my college advisors that my acceptance to their university was heavily based of the fact that I had a pilot's license. There are not many people who can put that down on a college application or essay, and it shows that you are a highly motivated individual with aspirations. Hopefully this provides some comfort, knowing that it is entirely possible to achieve your flying dreams in high school. If you have any other questions about my personal flying experiences or anything in general, send me a message. Best of luck, hope to see you in the flight deck someday!
Hey Reckless, it's nice to see that you've caught the flying disease. Your situation sounds very similar to what I went through two years ago. I am currently a freshman in college, studying engineering, and working on my ratings. I also became interested in flying while in high school and began taking lessons. I soloed at 16, private at 17, Instrument rated at 18, and I got my commercial license late last summer. Having been through almost a full year of college, my advice to you is to acquire as many ratings as you can afford while in high school because once you get to college, time and money will prevent you from flying regularly. I plan on getting my CFI this summer and instructing my way through college; doing something I absolutely love, not to mention that by the time I graduate, I will have plenty of flight time. As recommended by many others, I decided to pursue a non aviation degree because it only takes one medical exam to bring an aviation career to a halt. Also, there is no need to worry about getting into college because you decided to drop the "normal people" classes. In fact, I was told by one of my college advisors that my acceptance to their university was heavily based of the fact that I had a pilot's license. There are not many people who can put that down on a college application or essay, and it shows that you are a highly motivated individual with aspirations. Hopefully this provides some comfort, knowing that it is entirely possible to achieve your flying dreams in high school. If you have any other questions about my personal flying experiences or anything in general, send me a message. Best of luck, hope to see you in the flight deck someday!
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That's great man.
Just wonder on your other classes. Is AP Gov a full year at your school? If not, AP Macro is really easy and will get a SS credit at most schools.
Also, if you have the chance to take AP physics, do that. I got 10 credit hours for it. It helps when you register, which increasing the odds of getting the classes you want.
What is Math 12? Same here, AP Stat or AP Calc AB or BC would also get you more credit for registration.
Good luck.
Just wonder on your other classes. Is AP Gov a full year at your school? If not, AP Macro is really easy and will get a SS credit at most schools.
Also, if you have the chance to take AP physics, do that. I got 10 credit hours for it. It helps when you register, which increasing the odds of getting the classes you want.
What is Math 12? Same here, AP Stat or AP Calc AB or BC would also get you more credit for registration.
Good luck.
I know this is one hell of a necropost, but I thought it'd be cool to update you guys on my decision.
I'm in the class now, and it's amazing. The teacher is a CFI with about 1,000 hours logged, and he's got a great way of instructing the class, which is basically ground school for 2 hours every school day. Mostly, he's been focusing on our first flight, and how if we want something badly enough, we'll find a way to get it. While he focuses that lesson towards our PPL, it's applicable to all facets of life and truly a great piece of advice.
I look forward to 5th-7th periods every day just because it's all material I completely and fully want to learn.
Our flight lessons start up in two weeks via Mid-Island Air based out of both Brookhaven Airport (un-controlled) and Islip-MacArthur (Moderate Traffic Controlled). We get 30 hours of free instruction time off the bat, and if we solo in those 30 hours, we're awarded an additional ten. I've got to pay for anything past that, plus my Medical exam and any flight equipment I may want to buy (sunglasses and my own headset), but that's nothing at all to complain about when I'm getting 40 free hours of flying.
I really can't wait. I'm itching to get back in the cockpit and really work towards getting my PPL. Been dreaming about this for way too long, now.
I'll keep you all posted on how it's going. Thanks again for your help!
I'm in the class now, and it's amazing. The teacher is a CFI with about 1,000 hours logged, and he's got a great way of instructing the class, which is basically ground school for 2 hours every school day. Mostly, he's been focusing on our first flight, and how if we want something badly enough, we'll find a way to get it. While he focuses that lesson towards our PPL, it's applicable to all facets of life and truly a great piece of advice.
I look forward to 5th-7th periods every day just because it's all material I completely and fully want to learn.
Our flight lessons start up in two weeks via Mid-Island Air based out of both Brookhaven Airport (un-controlled) and Islip-MacArthur (Moderate Traffic Controlled). We get 30 hours of free instruction time off the bat, and if we solo in those 30 hours, we're awarded an additional ten. I've got to pay for anything past that, plus my Medical exam and any flight equipment I may want to buy (sunglasses and my own headset), but that's nothing at all to complain about when I'm getting 40 free hours of flying.
I really can't wait. I'm itching to get back in the cockpit and really work towards getting my PPL. Been dreaming about this for way too long, now.
I'll keep you all posted on how it's going. Thanks again for your help!
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