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High_Alpha · April 29th, 2008, 16:24

I agree with most of what has already been said. Especially the parts about your advanced training requiring you to study on your own. Several airlines now do their aircraft systems training entirely through self study at home using DVDs (obviously there would be instructors you could contact with questions).

One other thing I would mention (and this is my opinion) is that aviation is a career in which you *should* want to know way more than the minimum required. In other words, more than you could possibly be spoon-fed, no matter how good the instructor or the school. You should be reading magazines, books, etc. on flying, airplanes, weather and aviation that are not specifically required for your course of study, based on your enthusiasm and professional curiosity for the subject. Again, this is my opinion, and I'm sure there are many pilots who don't read aviation stuff in their spare time (I read less now than I used to) but it would seem that the amount of enthusiasm required to sustain a career in aviation, with all of its uncertainty, sacrifices required, etc. would most likely be accompanied by a desire to do some independent reading and study. My 2 cents.

All that said, best wishes in your search, and in your training! This site is a good resource of people who've been there and done that, are happy to share their experiences, so be sure to utilize them.

April 29th, 2008, 16:24	#16
High_Alpha Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 26	Re: spoon feeding flight schools I agree with most of what has already been said. Especially the parts about your advanced training requiring you to study on your own. Several airlines now do their aircraft systems training entirely through self study at home using DVDs (obviously there would be instructors you could contact with questions). One other thing I would mention (and this is my opinion) is that aviation is a career in which you should want to know way more than the minimum required. In other words, more than you could possibly be spoon-fed, no matter how good the instructor or the school. You should be reading magazines, books, etc. on flying, airplanes, weather and aviation that are not specifically required for your course of study, based on your enthusiasm and professional curiosity for the subject. Again, this is my opinion, and I'm sure there are many pilots who don't read aviation stuff in their spare time (I read less now than I used to) but it would seem that the amount of enthusiasm required to sustain a career in aviation, with all of its uncertainty, sacrifices required, etc. would most likely be accompanied by a desire to do some independent reading and study. My 2 cents. All that said, best wishes in your search, and in your training! This site is a good resource of people who've been there and done that, are happy to share their experiences, so be sure to utilize them.