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Originally Posted by PotatoChip
(Post 1341305)
Aviation isn't like law or medicine where people actually care if you went to Brown, Harvard or UCLA, so the "top" aviation programs are a waste of your time IMO. |
Originally Posted by NCpilot
(Post 1341497)
I done the Riddle thing for 4 years. In three short years since leaving ERAU, I have had the chance to fly for some great companies starting out with almost no TT at all because of the contacts I made. With that said, I would strongly advise a pass on this very over costly school. As said above, go to a big school like the O or Purdue and major in something non-aviation that you could see yourself doing if you don't end up flying for a career. Major/learning to fly on the side and save a BIG amount of money that could be used to built time.
That is a nice progression! Most people should not look at that as *normal* but there are gems out there and you seem to have found one if them :D |
We need a "where are they now thread".
For all of us (me included) who came on here and stated what I was going to do all under the guise of "asking advice". As soon as anyone hears advice from those with experience it is shot down and their decision is again reaffirmed. 10 years later, where are you, how did you get there, would you have done anything differently? On a different note: I'm thinking of doing something on the side to fill my free time and gain some petty cash. Was really leaning towards neurosurgery. |
I'll start. Purdue flight grad. At major 4 1/2 years after graduating. It was a long 4 1/2 years though.
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Originally Posted by hockeypilot44
(Post 1341720)
I'll start. Purdue flight grad. At major 4 1/2 years after graduating. It was a long 4 1/2 years though.
CONGRATS! What kind of experience did you leave Purdue with? Minimums or some extra time instructing or anything like that? usmc - are you actually going to satrt a new thread here? |
if you are targeting a "Ivy League" "aviation university" then go military academy with follow on of mil flight training. Period end of story
if you are civilian, I recommend a 4 year degree in something useful (accounting, computers, etc) and flight training via a reputable/established 141 school. |
Originally Posted by PotatoChip
(Post 1341364)
"I do not need to hear how it is a bad idea to go to an aviation school. My parents are paying for the schooling and I wan't to enjoy myself and benefit myself educationally there."
Clearly he isn't concerned with wasting his parent's money. Sad. |
Originally Posted by hockeypilot44
(Post 1341720)
I'll start. Purdue flight grad. At major 4 1/2 years after graduating. It was a long 4 1/2 years though.
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Originally Posted by usmc-sgt
(Post 1341669)
On a different note: I'm thinking of doing something on the side to fill my free time and gain some petty cash. Was really leaning towards neurosurgery. I was thinking of I might take up being an ESPN sportscaster. |
Originally Posted by KiloAlpha
(Post 1341946)
Results not typical. Congrats on your career progression thus far.
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