First off, I'm not a pilot & know very little about it. My son is 19 & has about 160 hrs of flying total. He has 35 multi-engine, 25 turbine, & 22 instrument hrs., & he has worked & payed for 75% of the cost.
He wants a career in aviation. This is where "we" need advice. He ask to go to a flight school. DCA came out, along with American Flyers?. We live in SC. I don't know if school is the right thing compared to just chipping along . It's a hard schedule trying to build hours & work. Chipping along would be cheaper, but he wants to fly NOW. What do you think ?
He thinks a 2 yr degree (in criminal justice)is enough?? I don't know. I think he needs a 4yr in buis. management.?
The goal is a good career at what he loves. He wants to get his CFI,CFII, & comm. ratings.
As far as character,etc., he is top notch. Very sociable,respectful,confident, & mature kid. Made good grades & won alot of awards in HS. He has a CDL & hauls grain for a local farm right now. He is very experienced on heavy equipment.
What would you do ? Thanks in advance, Steve
He wants a career in aviation. This is where "we" need advice. He ask to go to a flight school. DCA came out, along with American Flyers?. We live in SC. I don't know if school is the right thing compared to just chipping along . It's a hard schedule trying to build hours & work. Chipping along would be cheaper, but he wants to fly NOW. What do you think ?
He thinks a 2 yr degree (in criminal justice)is enough?? I don't know. I think he needs a 4yr in buis. management.?
The goal is a good career at what he loves. He wants to get his CFI,CFII, & comm. ratings.
As far as character,etc., he is top notch. Very sociable,respectful,confident, & mature kid. Made good grades & won alot of awards in HS. He has a CDL & hauls grain for a local farm right now. He is very experienced on heavy equipment.
What would you do ? Thanks in advance, Steve