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Old 01-26-2021, 07:21 AM
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JayMahon
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I fly near Liberty University and interact with their CFIs, students and the DPEs that do their checkrides.

As has been previously stated, you're going to pay in excess of 100k for the degree and the flight time. Liberty's program is good if you specifically want that 141 benefit for your ATP hours (1250 instead of 1500). In addition, you will come out of Liberty's program low on solo time and cross country time. You'll be barely over the minimums, which as I understand it are even lower at a 141 school than normal requirements.

That said, lots of part 61 flight schools partner with local community colleges so you can use the GI Bill and student loans to cover your flight time. If you think you HAVE to use Liberty then you're just trusting what their recruiters are telling you and not doing the legwork for yourself. If you plan on doing aviation, don't be lazy about it. You won't get far if you do.

As many have said, you can get through your commercial and CFI for a little over 60k at most part 61 flight schools. It won't get you a degree, but it will get you flying. Before COVID hit, the degree wasn't even an important qualification to have until you were applying for the majors.
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