Is doing a double major the way to go?
01-29-2013 | 06:27 AM
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01-29-2013 | 09:03 AM
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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
01-29-2013 | 09:38 AM
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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.
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.
01-29-2013 | 10:28 AM
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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?
01-29-2013 | 02:56 PM
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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.
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.
01-29-2013 | 03:00 PM
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Exactly what I thought.
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01-29-2013 | 03:03 PM
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01-29-2013 | 06:04 PM
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