Originally Posted by
Planespotta
I have actually done a lot of research in the past few hours, and have decided to major in something in a state college and then go on to that national-pilot-academy-thingy (name, please
), where I will earn my CFI in four months and get enough hours to apply for regionals (this place has a 100% success rate of their applicants who apply to regional carriers). I am still planning to earn my PPL next year in high school and have some fun flying Cessnas the summer before college. Thanks for the help of everyone who posted here -- you really helped me make a decision.
Do your research on the "national pilot academy thingy" too. The zero to hero approach isn't necessarily the best. One reason why people say the training at riddle may be better is because it is structured, you know how the course will progress, etc. Quality of training is very important. I'm not saying FBO or some express pilot places aren't good...but just be very sure you know what you are getting into.