Looking for Advice..

On Jun 29, 11:28*am, Ross wrote:

Baylor may be expensive but have you looked at Southeastern Oklahoma
State University in Durant, OK.

Regards, Ross
C-172F 180HP
Sold
KSWI-

See above...I talk about S.E. Ok. State U.
Inexpensive, respected, but with mediocre to low quality instruction
(just what I've heard).
I have heard good & bad about the school, but there's good & bad in
everything.
I honestly don't think the particular school has a whole lot of
bearing on one getting hired at an airline, corporation, FBO or
wherever one's flight career takes root.

Ricky

On Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:38:46 +0100, majortom546 wrote:

I just graduated from high school and my dream job is to become a pilot.

I think you might find this article very interesting:

SO, YOU WANT TO BE AN AIRPLANE PILOT.....
by Hal Stoen

http://stoenworks.com/So%2C%20you%20...a%20pilot.html
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Dallas

Dallas wrote:
On Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:38:46 +0100, majortom546 wrote:

I just graduated from high school and my dream job is to become a pilot.

I think you might find this article very interesting:

SO, YOU WANT TO BE AN AIRPLANE PILOT.....
by Hal Stoen

http://stoenworks.com/So%2C%20you%20...a%20pilot.html

Too bad he doesn't mention starting with glider training - even though he
says one should probably start with aircraft the most difficult to fly.
Nothing like training on a plane with no motor, one wheel, every takeoff
requiring formation flight (for aerotows), and no allowance for go-arounds
on landings!

I think im going to go for the degree in aviation. Here is the link to the page of the course im looking at by the way:

http://www.sunydutchess.edu/academic...nSciencePilot/


And some people were saying the cost is too low... It is $26,200 in "lab" fees plus the tuition of $3000 a year.
And what are some colleges I can look into transfering to? Thanks guys.

On Jun 29, 4:12*pm, majortom546
wrote:
I think im going to go for the degree in aviation. Here is the link to
the page of the course im looking at by the way:

http://tinyurl.com/lpsqms

And some people were saying the cost is too low... It is $26,200 in
"lab" fees plus the tuition of $3000 a year.
And what are some colleges I can look into transfering to? Thanks guys.

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majortom546

I strongly suggest you begin at your 4 year university instead of
getting an associates (2 year) degree and then transferring somewhere
else. If you transfer there are the possible hassles of moving,
transferring schools, new airplanes & flight instructors, different
costs, different school, environment. Starting at the 4 year school
will be smoother sailing.

Southeast Oklahoma State, Central Texas University, U.T. Arlington,
there are hundreds of universities with bachelor's programs in flight.
Perhaps someone can provide a good link for the search.

Ricky

On Jun 29, 4:12*pm, majortom546
wrote:

And what are some colleges I can look into transfering to? Thanks guys.

majortom546

Here is one of among 6,000,000 plus links;

http://www.collegebound.net/aviation..._ id=5065712&

Ricky

Ive been giving it some thought and talking to people and I think I will consider going in to the air national guard. Anyone have any experience with this? And how could I become a pilot in the national guard? Thanks

"Jim Logajan" wrote in message
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Dallas wrote:
On Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:38:46 +0100, majortom546 wrote:

I just graduated from high school and my dream job is to become a pilot.

I think you might find this article very interesting:

SO, YOU WANT TO BE AN AIRPLANE PILOT.....
by Hal Stoen

http://stoenworks.com/So%2C%20you%20...a%20pilot.html

Too bad he doesn't mention starting with glider training - even though he
says one should probably start with aircraft the most difficult to fly.
Nothing like training on a plane with no motor, one wheel, every takeoff
requiring formation flight (for aerotows), and no allowance for go-arounds
on landings!


IMHE, I learned a great deal flying gliders and consider glider training and
experience very helpful for any pilot, however, I would NOT advise students
to spend energy or money pursuing a glider pilot certificate (or licence)
before obtaining a powered pilot cert/lic.

IN GENERAL (there are exceptions) and IMHE,
-Powered schools and instructors are better qualified and trained as
instructors, teach to a more structured curriculum, and are more motivated
to train new pilots to the level of both solo and flight test standards.
-IMHE, Cert/Lic pilots will solo gliders very quickly but ab-initio glider
student pilots seldom ever do.
-Cert/Lic glider pilots get very little credit (5hrs?) towards power
training requirements and non cert/lic students get no credit for glider
training.
-IIRC, Cert/Lic pilots do not require either glider ground school or
written test to add the glider class to their Cert/Lic.
-Gliders are affectively taildraggers and will teach good landing skills but
they are not very good at touch and go and it is difficult to get much
landing practice unless you can find a club with a winch. Similarly
towplanes are expensive and landing training is much cheaper using a winch
or a powered aircraft..
-IMHO the best and most cost effective flight training will be found at a
school using taildraggers (IMHO the best is a Citabria 7ECA) for training,
It will take a few hours longer to solo but IMHE the instructors will be
better and you will learn to use your feet properly and will have little
trouble transitioning to tricycle or glider aircraft. (Few taildraggers
have the full instruments best for use during Commercial training.)
-IMHO, glider training is very helpful after Private Pilot Cert/Lic and
enroute to Commercial Pilot Cert/Lic. IIRC, A Cert/Lic pilot can claim
their glider solo flying as both PIC and total time. Commercial students
often find themselves short on PIC time after they have completed all the
other requirements. Many people also recommend float training as part of
Commercial Pilot training as this can make it easier to get a first flying
job.

Happy landings, YMMV

On Jun 25, 9:38*pm, majortom546
wrote:

I just graduated from high school and my dream job is to become a pilot.
I have wanted to be a pilot since a very young age. I plan on attending
my local community college this fall.

majortom546

Do it.
BUT...why not start out at a university and avoid the hassle of
transferring? You'll likely come out cheaper ($) and more time-
efficient in your studies if you go directly to a 4 year school.
I have been involved with 3 2 year colleges with flight programs and
not one student seriously pursuing their flight career was glad they
began at a 2 year school.

On Thursday, June 25, 2009 7:38:46 PM UTC-7, majortom546 wrote:
I just graduated from high school and my dream job is to become a pilot.
I have wanted to be a pilot since a very young age. I plan on attending
my local community college this fall. They offer an aviation science
program that is mainly a transfer program where you go for 2 years then
transfer to a 4-year school for the other two. The course description
says:

The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is awarded upon completion of
requirements for this program.

* Student will satisfy all requirements to earn a Private Pilot
License.
* Student will satisfy all requirements to earn an Instrument Rating.
* Student will satisfy all requirements to earn a Commercial Pilot
License.

The total cost of the program is $27,000. What schools could I transfer
to after this? And do you guys think its worth it or should I persue a
degree in something else? What is the job outlook like? Thanks.




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majortom546

Well Tom becoming a theif is not a way to start by stealing peoples money. So next time you do it make sure you don't use your real name.

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