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Number1atNumber2 · March 12th, 2008, 02:06

Yeah, get the degree, but I'd recommend getting it in something non-aviation related. Even if it's under water basket-weaving. The flight time is all that matters. And, getting a degree in something else shows you can learn other things, as well as give you a fall back in the event you lose your medical, or choose to do something else with your life. A lot of people get into aviation and find out it's not at all what they thought it was. Some of the regionals do a nice job of killing pilots' dreams and love of flying. That idea is probably hard to imagine when you are starting out, but it does happen.

Good luck with the training!

March 12th, 2008, 02:06	#3
Number1atNumber2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 484 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Would like some recommendations Yeah, get the degree, but I'd recommend getting it in something non-aviation related. Even if it's under water basket-weaving. The flight time is all that matters. And, getting a degree in something else shows you can learn other things, as well as give you a fall back in the event you lose your medical, or choose to do something else with your life. A lot of people get into aviation and find out it's not at all what they thought it was. Some of the regionals do a nice job of killing pilots' dreams and love of flying. That idea is probably hard to imagine when you are starting out, but it does happen. Good luck with the training! __________________ Scar tissue is stronger than regular tissue. Realize the strength and move on - Henry Rollins You can succeed or you can learn. CFI, CFII, ATP, Lear 25, 31, 35, 55.