Buckeye12

I'm applying to colleges right now for the 09-10 year... and I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions for where? Currently I applied to The Ohio State University, Western Michigan University, and ERAU. If there are any other suggestions, please let me know!

propjunkie

Go Buckeyes!

ERAU- very expensive but may make your resume look better. wasn't worth it for me

OSU- I've heard good things about OSU, almost went there

cmac88

Don't go to Riddle unless your richer than richie rich and even if you are I'd consider elsewhere first.... Live your life and learn something outside of flying, while you fly. OSU I hear is a good place to do just that.

Jones14

I hope you mean 2010-2011.

I know what you mean though...

Anyway, I'm no expert but I've been down your road. Most people will tell you to get your degree in something other than Aviation. It will bail you out if aviation is in the dumpster like it is... now. Also, getting your ratings through a college is very expensive. However, if money is not a problem for you then I believe you will get very good training through those colleges.

I was enrolled in Southern Illinois Uni's flight program, but decided to take my business elsewhere when I figured out that it would put me out around $70,000. With a low time pilot position, even at a regional, it's going to be extremely tough to make ends meet when you have student loans for $800/month!

There are alternate options, like local FBOs and flying clubs where you can get your ratings cheaper. In my opinion it's all about money when it comes to training because I've heard employers don't care where you get your hours, you just need them, and a lot to be competitive. All ratings are approved through the FAA, so in their eyes it's all the same (someone correct me if I'm wrong).

It really depend on your situation, so fill us in and we can give you some better advice.

BuckeyeRideR

I'm a senior at OSU. great school with a great aviation program. If your thinking of flight training here though i would say go else where. i've been flying for 2 years and still dont have my pp

topprospect16

No offense, but that doesn't sound like a great flight school...

Check out Dowling College on Long Island...I am doing well and throughly enjoying myself during my senior year...quality equipment and quality instruction right outside the NY Class Bravo...if you have any specific questions LMK

Cheers

crewdawg

Or laziness...

In two years at a 141 program, I had my CFI. I had two friends who started the Private course with me that still had not finished their Private Pilot. It's not always about the school, more about the person.

Get a degree in something else and work on your ratings at a local FBO. You will save yourself tons o' cash and have a backup plan for the furloughs or loss of medical. Go to a place that has good girl to guy ratio and have fun.

boeingt7

I would go to whichever school is going to be in-state for you. saves a lot of money in the long run. to add to the list i've heard purdue has a good program.

Fourgoslot

I'm personally fond of my "college". Not only did I get a good introduction into aviation, but I graduated debt free with an engineering degree to fall back on if needed...and a guaranteed job. Oh yeah, I also got 220 hours of jet time in exchange for "them" providing a decent paying job for the next eight years to continue to build hours. Of course there is a catch. You do have to be willing to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America...and be prepared to give your life in their defense". Times are also changing and the threat of "piloting" unmanned vehicles is out there. It's not for everybody, and I know several of my peers have had a bad experience and wished they never joined. Given all that, it was still the best career decision I've made...U.S. Air Force Academy.

michael95u

Excellent advice!