Originally Posted by Jonesthepilot
ATP is def the way to go, I went IFR thru CFI-A at DCA through my college in MA, I wasnt interrested in payign 7-10K for my Multi INTIAL so I went to ATP for those and loved the program wishing I went all the way though, However the program definitely lets soem pilots slip through the cracks, something that DCA doesnt let happen
If I knew what I know now I might have gone with ATP from the start. I'm not sure if they have a college degree plan with their training though. I will probably be going there for my multi/CFI ratings.
As far as letting some pilots slipping through the cracks, our campus with DCA is no different. Hell, some intructors slip through the cracks. One of my ground instructors (who taught half of my classes) can't communicate to save his life. He knows a lot and is a good guy, but man, take a public speaking course or something.
I feel like I've gone a long way since I started flight training, as far as learning about the industry. This website and PpRuNe have helped me out considerably so far, already. Most of the guys in my class are so oblivious to what's going on in the industry that I feel like I have an edge in knowing what I'm getting into.
Originally Posted by ERJ135
Hey, what college in MA did you go to?
I'm guessing he went to Bridgewater since that's the MA school DCA has listed on their website, but that's just a guess.
Chris