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Originally Posted by Captain A Ok kids! |
Sorry, but I'm gona have to disagree a little. First, Im not totally sure on who you're criticising when you say "flight school". Are you just against the big high dollar ones, and throwing PFT right in there with it?
I go to UND and yes, Im majoring in commercial aviation with a minor in meteoroloy. If you're not including UND in your little rant there, just disregard. If you are however, then you're a little bit off.
UND is very VERY cheap. 87 for a warrior, 129 for an arrow, not sure on the seminole. In state tuition is 3000 dollars a semester. In ND, all you need for residency is to reside in the state for a year basically. I didnt pick this school for its "fancy" program. I picked it because it was significantly cheaper than all of my options back home. About 10,000 dollars if I recall right. I got my PPL at an FBO, so I know a little about how FBO style training goes. I would say it was about as good as what I get at UND and like both styles about the same.
For those that keep preaching the "you're gona screw yourself if your career ends with a degree in commercial aviation". Not everyone's backup plan requires a specialized degree. Mine does not. So whats wrong with me studying aviation? I've always been into science more than other areas. This program gives me a pretty broad range on the subject. Its interesting to me. Besides a degree in commercial aviation is also
A DEGREE.
Sorry if any of this sounds harsh. It's not my intent. Its dang near one in the morning and Im a little loopy right now.
Edited by Doug Taylor - I cut out the enormous quote!