Hello all,
I just came across this great forum. What a great resource, I got caught up reading it for hours last night.

My son is 17y/o and a Junior in HS. He has always wanted to be a pilot and frankly we don't know anyone in the field to ask questions.
We went to a small airport close to us and started to pick the brain of a few retired Captains and one new FO.
Questions: should he do his private now while in HS to start on his hours? It's expensive and I will do whatever it takes to pay for it (we are not made of money but I can work more hours).
College- He is looking at Utah State, U of ND, Embry-Riddle. Are there other schools you would recommend? These are not cheap especially when you add all the flight instruction to it. I have some money put away for College but nowhere near the cost of these schools. We have decided to either do student loans when the time comes or have him join the AF ROTC which leads to the next question....
ROTC- they want a 10 year commitment after school. By that time he will be 32y/o or so. Will he be missing the hiring window?
Any advice or insight would be great and very appreciated.
Thank You for your time,
Jeff