Originally Posted by
ComeFlyWithMe
I knew people who got their Private Certificate before starting Riddle and they had to take a semester-long "Riddle-ization Course" that is supposed to "integrate" experienced students into the Riddle flight program. To me, it sounds like a complete waste of money. And apparently, during that course, the Riddle check pilots are somewhat rude to the students.
I transferred to ERAU Daytona Beach last fall, with nothing other than a private certificate. I got put straight into an instrument block, which is what I requested. However, the problem with that was that I didn't know anything about their "flight procedures". I wish I would have had a couple of transition flights, just to get used to the system. Nothing worse than showing up, trying to learn a new avionics system, and flying under the hood at the same time.
I ended up getting so frustrated with the system, that after I got my instrument ticket, I decided that I was done flying on campus. Granted, it took me more flight time to get to the point of taking a commerical checkride, but I feel like I learned more part 61 vs the part 142 enviroment.