 Re: A few questions
A two year degree is not worth anything in this biz unless you turn it into a four year degree.
BEFA used to be a pretty good deal within the Seattle area. Not sure they can beat Crest on price. If Crest was a long drive, though, it might be a wash. Renton is a good airport to train out of. Crest is hairy, but once you get the hang of it, landing on a road in Alaska would be no big deal. And I'm not knocking Crest, they have a great atmosphere and good rates. Seek out an experienced CFI who has been around a while. You could find the same thing at BEFA. BEFA has a more varied fleet. Seaplane even. You'll have to compare prices, convinence and find a CFI you like.
I'd stay away from S50. The school is overpriced and the degree is kinda worthless, if you ask me. If you really want a two year degree in aviation, I'd head over to Big Bend, and finish up at CWU. Though, a non-aviation degree is better.
Nothing wrong with GRCC or any of the CC's in WA. That's how I did it. Cheap CC, lived at home, flew at a small FBO, and transfered to a four year with my CFI. Saved a ton of money.
You really want to get ahead? Talk your dad into buying a Cessna 150 and fly the crap out of it. Heck, tell him you'll get your CFI and teach him how to fly it.
By the way Nolan, feel free to email me at de727ups@hotmail if you have any questions. I've flown out of both RNT, S50, and Crest. I know a CFI who used to have his own plane in the area. Nice guy but I'm not sure he still does much flying these days. |