Middle Tennessee State University? How are They?
03-15-2008, 05:59 PM
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Middle Tennessee State University? How are They?
I've read around, but I haven't heard anything of this school.
http://aerospace.web.mtsu.edu/
They seem pretty good, but I'm unsure if you can get your license and ratings through the school (for college credit) without majoring in Professional Pilot. Does anyone here have any knowledge of MTSU? Also, what are some good (see: cheap
) flight schools in the South, specifically Tennessee?
Thanks!
http://aerospace.web.mtsu.edu/
They seem pretty good, but I'm unsure if you can get your license and ratings through the school (for college credit) without majoring in Professional Pilot. Does anyone here have any knowledge of MTSU? Also, what are some good (see: cheap
) flight schools in the South, specifically Tennessee?Thanks!
03-15-2008, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by OdeToMemory
I've read around, but I haven't heard anything of this school.
http://aerospace.web.mtsu.edu/
They seem pretty good, but I'm unsure if you can get your license and ratings through the school (for college credit) without majoring in Professional Pilot. Does anyone here have any knowledge of MTSU? Also, what are some good (see: cheap) flight schools in the South, specifically Tennessee?
Thanks!
http://aerospace.web.mtsu.edu/
They seem pretty good, but I'm unsure if you can get your license and ratings through the school (for college credit) without majoring in Professional Pilot. Does anyone here have any knowledge of MTSU? Also, what are some good (see: cheap
) flight schools in the South, specifically Tennessee?Thanks!
I graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Aviation Education (basically the professional pilot course) but it was possible to specialize more in the management aspect of aviation and still get your Multi-eng comm w/instrument rating. If you joined for the full four year ride - the only thing the professional pilot course gave you extra were the CFI/CFII/MEI and also a chance to possibly instruct during your last year or last semester. Good luck with your search and enjoy yourself!
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03-16-2008, 08:33 AM
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Thanks. I have one more question though. If I were to major in Aeronautical Engineering, would that have any more respect than a degree in (for example) English, on a Pilot resume? Also, for a future in Airline Piloting, what are all of the ratings that I would need?
03-16-2008, 09:55 PM
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Ode -
That question is a popular one that has been around for a long time.
I've heard both trains of thought in my career.
(Btw - before I start this thread I'll let you know that in college I was in AFROTC and nearly everyone I knew there with a Pilot/Navigator slot was a Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering major - because that was what the AF wanted if it was going to pay for your school)
Engineering background is the best because flying is a techniacal business and because aerodynamics and airplanes are complicated things. You might as well be a computer scientist these days to even understand the glass cockpits that are making their way into private pilot training aircraft. They are linear thinking people. "See a problem, analyze a problem, devise a solution to the problem"
On the other hand -
Liberal Arts majors (for example) make the best pilots. Many will tell you that flying is anything but black and white. There are rarely right and wrong answers but variations of each and what might have been right yesterday (2+2=4) is wrong today under the current situation and circumstances (2+2 (x today) = 5). They say that you have to be willing to see the big picture, have global SA, and be willing to change a plan midstream if new information becomes available.
So....sorry I got long winded. It comes down to this IMO. Once I started studying what I truly enjoyed - school became so much easier! You can have a professional pilot's career no matter what your academic background. Learn good studying habits and how to read and comprehend information because that is what you'll be using when you are doing your flight training (training manuals, Standard operating procedures, FAR/AIMs, ground schools, etc...).
As for what you need? Start with PPL and end with ATP. All will come inbetween with effort, time, and determination.
USMCFLYR
That question is a popular one that has been around for a long time.
I've heard both trains of thought in my career.
(Btw - before I start this thread I'll let you know that in college I was in AFROTC and nearly everyone I knew there with a Pilot/Navigator slot was a Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering major - because that was what the AF wanted if it was going to pay for your school)
Engineering background is the best because flying is a techniacal business and because aerodynamics and airplanes are complicated things. You might as well be a computer scientist these days to even understand the glass cockpits that are making their way into private pilot training aircraft. They are linear thinking people. "See a problem, analyze a problem, devise a solution to the problem"
On the other hand -
Liberal Arts majors (for example) make the best pilots. Many will tell you that flying is anything but black and white. There are rarely right and wrong answers but variations of each and what might have been right yesterday (2+2=4) is wrong today under the current situation and circumstances (2+2 (x today) = 5). They say that you have to be willing to see the big picture, have global SA, and be willing to change a plan midstream if new information becomes available.
So....sorry I got long winded. It comes down to this IMO. Once I started studying what I truly enjoyed - school became so much easier! You can have a professional pilot's career no matter what your academic background. Learn good studying habits and how to read and comprehend information because that is what you'll be using when you are doing your flight training (training manuals, Standard operating procedures, FAR/AIMs, ground schools, etc...).
As for what you need? Start with PPL and end with ATP. All will come inbetween with effort, time, and determination.
USMCFLYR
03-17-2008, 10:04 AM
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Hi!
I was at MTSU for a sim eval about 6 years ago. I had a very good impression of the place. It was A LOT cheaper than UND or Embry-Riddle if U wanted a 4-year degree and your pilot training.
The cheapest way to do this is find a local FBO that has a 4-yr. degree program in place. U can live at home, fly at the FBO and get your degree on-line all at the same time.
Good luck!
cliff
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I was at MTSU for a sim eval about 6 years ago. I had a very good impression of the place. It was A LOT cheaper than UND or Embry-Riddle if U wanted a 4-year degree and your pilot training.
The cheapest way to do this is find a local FBO that has a 4-yr. degree program in place. U can live at home, fly at the FBO and get your degree on-line all at the same time.
Good luck!
cliff
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