Originally Posted by
Montey
So going to a cheap college and earning a PPL while enlisted would be the way to go?
Seriously? No, not at all.
Get a quality education. If you become a pilot, you'll need it at some point (probably after your furlough).
Who do you think the boards will offer a UPT slot to:
a. graduate of a well known Ivy League school.
b. graduate of Podunk Community College.
I recommend you excel in all areas if you want to compete with top performers.