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Soul Brotha' · December 22nd, 2006, 17:56

As a former student and instructor there I might have some info for you. The training there is hands down some of the best I've seen. I was a student and an instructor at some part 61 schools and I've seen both sides. DCA prepares you to get ready for an airline. Other flight schools will so that for you too. DCA is not the only place to train. FBO's are generally for folks wanting to do training at their own pace. That system works for most because they can do whatever other activities (jobs, school) on the side. DCA is a fast-paced program to get you going. If you put the time and effort in you will do fine at DCA. If you put the time and effort at the FBO you will get the same results. Now as far as the management that is a totally different story. It was a complete joke. Throught my time as just an instructor, they had three different presidents. The guy there now is a Delta Airlines checkairmen. He is suppose to be a no nonsense type of guy and is cleaning up house. Apparently the Chief Pilot and some of the other higher ups have been given the axe. I also believe they started to receive new SR-20's to start replacing the oldest fleet in America. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ X 10 is what you'll spend to attend this place. I have been rambling for now, but PM if you want to talk a little bit more. Good luck and remeber to do your research.

December 22nd, 2006, 17:56	#22
Soul Brotha' Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Random hotels of America Posts: 480	Re: Delta Connection Academy As a former student and instructor there I might have some info for you. The training there is hands down some of the best I've seen. I was a student and an instructor at some part 61 schools and I've seen both sides. DCA prepares you to get ready for an airline. Other flight schools will so that for you too. DCA is not the only place to train. FBO's are generally for folks wanting to do training at their own pace. That system works for most because they can do whatever other activities (jobs, school) on the side. DCA is a fast-paced program to get you going. If you put the time and effort in you will do fine at DCA. If you put the time and effort at the FBO you will get the same results. Now as far as the management that is a totally different story. It was a complete joke. Throught my time as just an instructor, they had three different presidents. The guy there now is a Delta Airlines checkairmen. He is suppose to be a no nonsense type of guy and is cleaning up house. Apparently the Chief Pilot and some of the other higher ups have been given the axe. I also believe they started to receive new SR-20's to start replacing the oldest fleet in America. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ X 10 is what you'll spend to attend this place. I have been rambling for now, but PM if you want to talk a little bit more. Good luck and remeber to do your research.