My input on a DCA recommendation

DE727UPS · November 22nd, 2004, 00:51

"There is a lot of controversy about Delta Connection Academy. I wouldn't recommend it based on what I've seen people say online. What I would suggest is that David go to www.jetcareers.com and do some research, especially the DCA threads. The webmaster is a Delta pilot and I'm very
active there. The site is geared towards educating airline pilot wannabes to the realities of the business"

Someone asked for advice about flight schools at our in-house union website. Someone recommended DCA without much comment. The above is my reply.

Interesting that no one chipped in to defend DCA. I mean, if US Air, Air Tran, and other major Capts are sending their sons to DCA, I would think someone from UPS would speak up to defend their decision. I'll let you know if someone does.....

I hope this person educates himself beyond DCA's advertising and makes and informed decision. I hope he comes to this site (Hi David) and does some research on DCA. If he still chooses to go there....then more power to him.

mtsu_av8er · November 22nd, 2004, 11:42

I think you're just jealous because you didn't decide to go there....

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H46Bubba · November 22nd, 2004, 12:10

Hey, this is a non baiting website!

DE727UPS · November 22nd, 2004, 13:04

"I think you're just jealous because you didn't decide to go there."

Naw...I doubt if they were around in 1979. When I was young and stupid, I decided to go to ERAU. It was all about the glossy marketing and the "leg up" an ERAU degree would give me....HAHA.

mtsu_av8er · November 22nd, 2004, 18:49

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Hey, this is a non baiting website!

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Awww...lol.

planediveguy · November 22nd, 2004, 19:45

Hey! I thought I was supposed to do the the baiting!!!!!!

planediveguy · November 22nd, 2004, 20:01

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"There is a lot of controversy about Delta Connection Academy. I wouldn't recommend it based on what I've seen people say online. What I would suggest is that David go to www.jetcareers.com and do some research, especially the DCA threads. The webmaster is a Delta pilot and I'm very
active there. The site is geared towards educating airline pilot wannabes to the realities of the business"

Someone asked for advice about flight schools at our in-house union website. Someone recommended DCA without much comment. The above is my reply.

Interesting that no one chipped in to defend DCA. I mean, if US Air, Air Tran, and other major Capts are sending their sons to DCA, I would think someone from UPS would speak up to defend their decision. I'll let you know if someone does.....

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Therein lies your error.... you do not recommend DCA for what you learned in websites......The internet is an incredible wide reaching resource and very democratic media. But there is a lot of misinformation out there. And people know that. So when you say people should not go to DCA because of something you've read in an internet Forum were people are disgruntled....

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I hope this person educates himself beyond DCA's advertising and makes and informed decision. I hope he comes to this site (Hi David) and does some research on DCA. If he still chooses to go there....then more power to him.

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Hi David...don't be fooled into DCA ads... and don't be fooled by the disgruntled people in this forum either. Do your homework, visit the schools, talk to students that are currently enrolled and get to talk to more pilots. I hope that if you choose DCA it will be as good an experience for you as it has been for me.

montanapilot · November 22nd, 2004, 20:16

[/looks left, looks right]

hmm still seaching for all these disgruntled, envious folks you speak of.

none of the people here flaming "Connection" are drop-outs, people who couldnt hack it, or distgruntled students. They are folks who are fed up with people gettin ripped off and told a bunch of false promises about how you can't make it in the world unless you go to X-academy.

This academy attitude about 61ers being second class citizens is a bunch of bu!![censored].

Hmmm, maybe people go to DCA cause they don't think they can get a job the old fashioned way, by earning it. Maybe they need the security blanket of false promises and "guaranteed interviews".

FO_SHIZZLE · November 22nd, 2004, 20:54

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hmm still seaching for all these disgruntled, envious folks you speak of.

none of the people here flaming "Connection" are drop-outs, people who couldnt hack it, or distgruntled students. They are folks who are fed up with people gettin ripped off and told a bunch of false promises about how you can't make it in the world unless you go to X-academy.

This academy attitude about 61ers being second class citizens is a bunch of bu!![censored].

Hmmm, maybe people go to DCA cause they don't think they can get a job the old fashioned way, by earning it. Maybe they need the security blanket of false promises and "guaranteed interviews".

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I think Fabio was trying to say that the guy should take both the good and the bad comments into consideration. Perhaps you, Montana, should not take just the word of some unhappy students as the "way it is" at the academy, but take a step back and look at the whole picture taking in both the good and bad.

I got a couple of ratings part 61 before I went to DCA and enjoyed the flexibility that the FBO route offered. I was not treated as a second class citizen at DCA, and was never made to feel that my training was inferior. I have yet to see that attitude from anyone here. Not to say that it does not exist but it is certainly not the opinion of the majority.

You have a large sounding board here, so make sure that when you have some issues, you voice your opinion on things you know for sure and not things you heard from some student or viewed in some "dumb ad" (which I agree with UPS on).

H46Bubba · November 23rd, 2004, 02:53

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This academy attitude about 61ers being second class citizens is a bunch of bu!![censored].

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Hmm, now your stereotyping the people that go to DCA? Let me tell you that just because some individuals have issues with Part 61 training, does not make it the general concesus of everyone at DCA.

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Hmmm, maybe people go to DCA cause they don't think they can get a job the old fashioned way, by earning it. Maybe they need the security blanket of false promises and "guaranteed interviews".

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There goes the stereotyping again! I'm working damned hard to earn my ratings. I take the exact same FAA tests and have to abide by the exact same PTS standards as every other 141/61 student. DCA adds extra instruction for student to have a broader knowledge of that particular rating. There are not "shortcuts" in DCA's training program. All DCA students work hard to earn their ratings. They do their time as instructors and accumulate over 800 hrs of dual instruction. The "old fasion" way isn't for everyone. I chose DCA due to the more structured program and it fit how I wanted to finish my ratings No one is the same and all have their own ideas as to how the want to train. DCA isn't for everyone.
As far as false promises, I haven't been promised a damned thing, other that getting very thorough training. Just because there's a "guaranteed interview" after completing 800 hrs of dual instruction, doesn't mean I can't apply or get hired other regionals on my own means and merit. It's not a job offer just an interview!

We all agree that the ads suck and are misleading, but you have gone beyond the anti marketing rhetoric and are now attacking the instructors and students, because of their choice to attend DCA! Does that make you a better pilot or person to do this? You need to refocus that anger to management and the marketing department at DCA. I'm usually the quiet calm person on this forum, but your post was uneccessary and I took it personally as an attack against my friends' as well as my choice to attend DCA.

montanapilot · November 23rd, 2004, 10:24

your right. My last post was out of line. I am sure DCA produces good pilots and has good people attending it. I was wrong to take a shot at them.

H46Bubba · November 23rd, 2004, 12:13

Thanks for responding. The arguments do get a little heated in this forum.

The marketing and adds truely suck! I'm on the same line as you and DE727UPS. I've submitted more than my fare share of customer comment cards to Management.

As I am also an employee, I have to limit how much I voice my opinions on this forum due to certain upper level DCA employees that lurk the forum. But I am also a customer and have every right to demand the best customer service I can. I suport all levels and methods of flight training, except PFT. Whichever way they feel is the
right course, more to them. Again thanks for responding to my post. I know when it gets heated, things that aren't really meant come out. I've been enjoying the debates, but it got out of hand and I had to step in and voice my concern.

DE727UPS · November 23rd, 2004, 12:27

"upper level DCA employees that lurk the forum"

Really? I had no idea, and am surprised they would bother.

They must not like me very much. Bet they love planediveguy, though.

mtsu_av8er · November 23rd, 2004, 12:32

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Bet they love planediveguy, though.

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Probably give him discounts...

DE727UPS · November 23rd, 2004, 12:52

"Therein lies your error....you do not recommend DCA for what you learned in websites ......The internet is an incredible wide reaching resource and very democratic media. But there is a lot of misinformation out there. And people know that. So when you say people should not go to DCA because of something you've read in an internet Forum were people are disgruntled...."

I don't see the error. I'm basing my opinion on two things:

One, the ads and marketing I see, and wondering if the deception intended in those ads carries over to the credibility of the school.

Two, the level of negative comments I see about DCA from people who have gone there. You don't see that level of negativity at all the big academies. Some are better, some are worse. People post their opinion, some is good, some is bad....all are valuable (except for the obvious flames...hehe).

You don't want me to pay attention to "disgruntled" folks who post negative experiences. Why should I pay attention to you? You have your opinion, the disgruntleds have theirs. I think both are equal.

"you do not recommend DCA for what you learned in websites"

I've never been to DCA nor have I ever flown with anyone who has attented there (to my knowledge). When someone reads what I post here, they should understand that my opinion is based on my personal experiences with flight training, in general, and posts I read on the internet. I pay the most attention to posts where someone has actually attended the school and seems impartial (neither of which describe me).

One should look at a persons background in aviation, level of experience, impartiality, and reason for possibly selling you a bill of goods, when one decides how much attention to pay to ones opinion.

jet111 · November 23rd, 2004, 15:47

Here is some interesting advertising!! We all agree that Advertising in the flight training industry is at times vague at best, but here is a flight school that has information on their website that made me laugh even harder than normal at some of the advertising in the industry.

SENIOR AIRLINE TRAINING INSTRUCTOR - REGIONAL AIRLINE ACADEMY
After leaving the Air Force,
I spent over five years in the CRJ, and have
over 57,000 hours logged in that aircraft.

WOW....57,000 hours in a CRJ in just 5 years!!!! Again, this brings us back to the debate about people needing to make informed decisions and not believe everything that is written on websites!!!!!!!

I believe that everyone will make their own decisions, and if they do it on another persons say so without checking things out for themselves, then i think that it is their loss.

rausda27 · November 23rd, 2004, 20:51

Especially since there are only 43,800 hours in a 5 year period..

planediveguy · November 23rd, 2004, 22:28

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"upper level DCA employees that lurk the forum"

Really? I had no idea, and am surprised they would bother.

They must not like me very much. Bet they love planediveguy, though.

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Hey 727,

I wish! Upper level Admin guys at DCA don't have the time to spend in this little corner of the web...Nor they have a reason to. I am here for the entertainment factor!

Have a great Thanksgiving!

planediveguy · November 23rd, 2004, 22:29

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Bet they love planediveguy, though.

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Probably give him discounts...

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Great idea Loyd! Hey anyone there seeing this?!?!!??

mtsu_av8er · November 23rd, 2004, 23:08

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Bet they love planediveguy, though.

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Probably give him discounts...

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Great idea Loyd! Hey anyone there seeing this?!?!!??

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H46Bubba · November 24th, 2004, 01:29

This webiste is pretty much the only big forum for DCA. When I say "upper" I dont mean yankee1. They want to see how they look. May not change their ways but they are watching. Maybe all this talk of marketing has worked. DCA is looking for someone in advertising.

I know just about everone that posts on here that is a student or or instructor. No one is getting preferential treatment or "kickbacks" Everone just has their own opinions. I wear two hats, student and emplyee. I treat what I say about DCA as Doug does with Delta.

yankee_one · November 29th, 2004, 10:17

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Bet they love planediveguy, though.

Probably give him discounts...

Great idea Loyd! Hey anyone there seeing this?!?!!??

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This webiste is pretty much the only big forum for DCA. When I say "upper" I dont mean yankee1. They want to see how they look. May not change their ways but they are watching. Maybe all this talk of marketing has worked. DCA is looking for someone in advertising.

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Dang and I was gonna try and charge him double!!!

SkyJeff · March 8th, 2005, 00:17

I just picked up FLYING at the local Barnes and Noble and noticed one of the DCA ads. Very, very appealing. If it wasn't for JC I would probably be drooling and working on pulling every financial string I have to get there.

After reading all the perspective pilots here at JC, not one of them went to one of these academy's. That doesn't mean much, but pilots seem to be getting hired through other ways.

Not to start more of a fire, but if I was a veteran captain that got in the old fashioned way (CFI) I wouldn't have much respect for a cookie cutter pilot (haha as I've learned here) that walks into a class and walks out an FO.

It looks like I can get more hours and more actual experience by training at an FBO.

chrisdahut1 · March 8th, 2005, 00:51

Not to start a fire, but you obviously don't read very closely. I think Justin Schlechter (in his perspective) clearly stated that he was a DCA instructor at JU. Might I also add that the DCA way is the CFI way...you must earn your CFI/II/MEI and instruct for at least 800 hours.

I agree about the ad campaign though....absolutely dreadful. It brings in customers for sure, but unfortunately is somewhat misleading and tacky in the extreme.

November 22nd, 2004, 00:51	#1
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,578	My input on a DCA recommendation "There is a lot of controversy about Delta Connection Academy. I wouldn't recommend it based on what I've seen people say online. What I would suggest is that David go to www.jetcareers.com and do some research, especially the DCA threads. The webmaster is a Delta pilot and I'm very active there. The site is geared towards educating airline pilot wannabes to the realities of the business" Someone asked for advice about flight schools at our in-house union website. Someone recommended DCA without much comment. The above is my reply. Interesting that no one chipped in to defend DCA. I mean, if US Air, Air Tran, and other major Capts are sending their sons to DCA, I would think someone from UPS would speak up to defend their decision. I'll let you know if someone does..... I hope this person educates himself beyond DCA's advertising and makes and informed decision. I hope he comes to this site (Hi David) and does some research on DCA. If he still chooses to go there....then more power to him.

November 22nd, 2004, 11:42	#2
mtsu_av8er Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utopia Posts: 12,590	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation I think you're just jealous because you didn't decide to go there.... [/bait]....

November 22nd, 2004, 12:10	#3
H46Bubba Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: CVG Posts: 4,465	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation Hey, this is a non baiting website!

November 22nd, 2004, 13:04	#4
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,578	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation "I think you're just jealous because you didn't decide to go there." Naw...I doubt if they were around in 1979. When I was young and stupid, I decided to go to ERAU. It was all about the glossy marketing and the "leg up" an ERAU degree would give me....HAHA.

November 22nd, 2004, 18:49	#5
mtsu_av8er Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utopia Posts: 12,590	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation [ QUOTE ] Hey, this is a non baiting website! [/ QUOTE ] Awww...lol.

November 22nd, 2004, 19:45	#6
planediveguy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 319	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation Hey! I thought I was supposed to do the the baiting!!!!!!

November 22nd, 2004, 20:01	#7
planediveguy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 319	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation [ QUOTE ] "There is a lot of controversy about Delta Connection Academy. I wouldn't recommend it based on what I've seen people say online. What I would suggest is that David go to www.jetcareers.com and do some research, especially the DCA threads. The webmaster is a Delta pilot and I'm very active there. The site is geared towards educating airline pilot wannabes to the realities of the business" Someone asked for advice about flight schools at our in-house union website. Someone recommended DCA without much comment. The above is my reply. Interesting that no one chipped in to defend DCA. I mean, if US Air, Air Tran, and other major Capts are sending their sons to DCA, I would think someone from UPS would speak up to defend their decision. I'll let you know if someone does..... [/ QUOTE ] Therein lies your error.... you do not recommend DCA for what you learned in websites......The internet is an incredible wide reaching resource and very democratic media. But there is a lot of misinformation out there. And people know that. So when you say people should not go to DCA because of something you've read in an internet Forum were people are disgruntled.... [/ QUOTE ] I hope this person educates himself beyond DCA's advertising and makes and informed decision. I hope he comes to this site (Hi David) and does some research on DCA. If he still chooses to go there....then more power to him. [/ QUOTE ] Hi David...don't be fooled into DCA ads... and don't be fooled by the disgruntled people in this forum either. Do your homework, visit the schools, talk to students that are currently enrolled and get to talk to more pilots. I hope that if you choose DCA it will be as good an experience for you as it has been for me.

November 22nd, 2004, 20:16	#8
montanapilot Old Skool Join Date: May 2003 Location: Portland, Orygun Posts: 1,643	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation [/looks left, looks right] hmm still seaching for all these disgruntled, envious folks you speak of. none of the people here flaming "Connection" are drop-outs, people who couldnt hack it, or distgruntled students. They are folks who are fed up with people gettin ripped off and told a bunch of false promises about how you can't make it in the world unless you go to X-academy. This academy attitude about 61ers being second class citizens is a bunch of bu!![censored]. Hmmm, maybe people go to DCA cause they don't think they can get a job the old fashioned way, by earning it. Maybe they need the security blanket of false promises and "guaranteed interviews".

November 22nd, 2004, 20:54	#9
FO_SHIZZLE Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: CLT Posts: 198	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation [ QUOTE ] [/looks left, looks right] hmm still seaching for all these disgruntled, envious folks you speak of. none of the people here flaming "Connection" are drop-outs, people who couldnt hack it, or distgruntled students. They are folks who are fed up with people gettin ripped off and told a bunch of false promises about how you can't make it in the world unless you go to X-academy. This academy attitude about 61ers being second class citizens is a bunch of bu!![censored]. Hmmm, maybe people go to DCA cause they don't think they can get a job the old fashioned way, by earning it. Maybe they need the security blanket of false promises and "guaranteed interviews". [/ QUOTE ] I think Fabio was trying to say that the guy should take both the good and the bad comments into consideration. Perhaps you, Montana, should not take just the word of some unhappy students as the "way it is" at the academy, but take a step back and look at the whole picture taking in both the good and bad. I got a couple of ratings part 61 before I went to DCA and enjoyed the flexibility that the FBO route offered. I was not treated as a second class citizen at DCA, and was never made to feel that my training was inferior. I have yet to see that attitude from anyone here. Not to say that it does not exist but it is certainly not the opinion of the majority. You have a large sounding board here, so make sure that when you have some issues, you voice your opinion on things you know for sure and not things you heard from some student or viewed in some "dumb ad" (which I agree with UPS on).

November 23rd, 2004, 02:53	#10
H46Bubba Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: CVG Posts: 4,465	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation [ QUOTE ] This academy attitude about 61ers being second class citizens is a bunch of bu!![censored]. [/ QUOTE ] Hmm, now your stereotyping the people that go to DCA? Let me tell you that just because some individuals have issues with Part 61 training, does not make it the general concesus of everyone at DCA. [ QUOTE ] Hmmm, maybe people go to DCA cause they don't think they can get a job the old fashioned way, by earning it. Maybe they need the security blanket of false promises and "guaranteed interviews". [/ QUOTE ] There goes the stereotyping again! I'm working damned hard to earn my ratings. I take the exact same FAA tests and have to abide by the exact same PTS standards as every other 141/61 student. DCA adds extra instruction for student to have a broader knowledge of that particular rating. There are not "shortcuts" in DCA's training program. All DCA students work hard to earn their ratings. They do their time as instructors and accumulate over 800 hrs of dual instruction. The "old fasion" way isn't for everyone. I chose DCA due to the more structured program and it fit how I wanted to finish my ratings No one is the same and all have their own ideas as to how the want to train. DCA isn't for everyone. As far as false promises, I haven't been promised a damned thing, other that getting very thorough training. Just because there's a "guaranteed interview" after completing 800 hrs of dual instruction, doesn't mean I can't apply or get hired other regionals on my own means and merit. It's not a job offer just an interview! We all agree that the ads suck and are misleading, but you have gone beyond the anti marketing rhetoric and are now attacking the instructors and students, because of their choice to attend DCA! Does that make you a better pilot or person to do this? You need to refocus that anger to management and the marketing department at DCA. I'm usually the quiet calm person on this forum, but your post was uneccessary and I took it personally as an attack against my friends' as well as my choice to attend DCA.

November 23rd, 2004, 10:24	#11
montanapilot Old Skool Join Date: May 2003 Location: Portland, Orygun Posts: 1,643	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation your right. My last post was out of line. I am sure DCA produces good pilots and has good people attending it. I was wrong to take a shot at them.

November 23rd, 2004, 12:13	#12
H46Bubba Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: CVG Posts: 4,465	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation Thanks for responding. The arguments do get a little heated in this forum. The marketing and adds truely suck! I'm on the same line as you and DE727UPS. I've submitted more than my fare share of customer comment cards to Management. As I am also an employee, I have to limit how much I voice my opinions on this forum due to certain upper level DCA employees that lurk the forum. But I am also a customer and have every right to demand the best customer service I can. I suport all levels and methods of flight training, except PFT. Whichever way they feel is the right course, more to them. Again thanks for responding to my post. I know when it gets heated, things that aren't really meant come out. I've been enjoying the debates, but it got out of hand and I had to step in and voice my concern.

November 23rd, 2004, 12:27	#13
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,578	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation "upper level DCA employees that lurk the forum" Really? I had no idea, and am surprised they would bother. They must not like me very much. Bet they love planediveguy, though.

November 23rd, 2004, 12:32	#14
mtsu_av8er Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utopia Posts: 12,590	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation [ QUOTE ] Bet they love planediveguy, though. [/ QUOTE ] Probably give him discounts...

November 23rd, 2004, 12:52	#15
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,578	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation "Therein lies your error....you do not recommend DCA for what you learned in websites ......The internet is an incredible wide reaching resource and very democratic media. But there is a lot of misinformation out there. And people know that. So when you say people should not go to DCA because of something you've read in an internet Forum were people are disgruntled...." I don't see the error. I'm basing my opinion on two things: One, the ads and marketing I see, and wondering if the deception intended in those ads carries over to the credibility of the school. Two, the level of negative comments I see about DCA from people who have gone there. You don't see that level of negativity at all the big academies. Some are better, some are worse. People post their opinion, some is good, some is bad....all are valuable (except for the obvious flames...hehe). You don't want me to pay attention to "disgruntled" folks who post negative experiences. Why should I pay attention to you? You have your opinion, the disgruntleds have theirs. I think both are equal. "you do not recommend DCA for what you learned in websites" I've never been to DCA nor have I ever flown with anyone who has attented there (to my knowledge). When someone reads what I post here, they should understand that my opinion is based on my personal experiences with flight training, in general, and posts I read on the internet. I pay the most attention to posts where someone has actually attended the school and seems impartial (neither of which describe me). One should look at a persons background in aviation, level of experience, impartiality, and reason for possibly selling you a bill of goods, when one decides how much attention to pay to ones opinion.

November 23rd, 2004, 15:47	#16
jet111 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: FL Posts: 11	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation Here is some interesting advertising!! We all agree that Advertising in the flight training industry is at times vague at best, but here is a flight school that has information on their website that made me laugh even harder than normal at some of the advertising in the industry. SENIOR AIRLINE TRAINING INSTRUCTOR - REGIONAL AIRLINE ACADEMY After leaving the Air Force, I spent over five years in the CRJ, and have over 57,000 hours logged in that aircraft. WOW....57,000 hours in a CRJ in just 5 years!!!! Again, this brings us back to the debate about people needing to make informed decisions and not believe everything that is written on websites!!!!!!! I believe that everyone will make their own decisions, and if they do it on another persons say so without checking things out for themselves, then i think that it is their loss.

November 23rd, 2004, 20:51	#17
rausda27 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,275	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation Especially since there are only 43,800 hours in a 5 year period..

November 23rd, 2004, 22:28	#18
planediveguy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 319	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation [ QUOTE ] "upper level DCA employees that lurk the forum" Really? I had no idea, and am surprised they would bother. They must not like me very much. Bet they love planediveguy, though. [/ QUOTE ] Hey 727, I wish! Upper level Admin guys at DCA don't have the time to spend in this little corner of the web...Nor they have a reason to. I am here for the entertainment factor! Have a great Thanksgiving!

November 23rd, 2004, 22:29	#19
planediveguy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 319	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Bet they love planediveguy, though. [/ QUOTE ] Probably give him discounts... [/ QUOTE ] Great idea Loyd! Hey anyone there seeing this?!?!!??

November 23rd, 2004, 23:08	#20
mtsu_av8er Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utopia Posts: 12,590	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Bet they love planediveguy, though. [/ QUOTE ] Probably give him discounts... [/ QUOTE ] Great idea Loyd! Hey anyone there seeing this?!?!!?? [/ QUOTE ]

November 24th, 2004, 01:29	#21
H46Bubba Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: CVG Posts: 4,465	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation This webiste is pretty much the only big forum for DCA. When I say "upper" I dont mean yankee1. They want to see how they look. May not change their ways but they are watching. Maybe all this talk of marketing has worked. DCA is looking for someone in advertising. I know just about everone that posts on here that is a student or or instructor. No one is getting preferential treatment or "kickbacks" Everone just has their own opinions. I wear two hats, student and emplyee. I treat what I say about DCA as Doug does with Delta.

November 29th, 2004, 10:17	#22
yankee_one Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Deltona, Florida Posts: 286	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation [ QUOTE ] Quote: Quote: Bet they love planediveguy, though. Probably give him discounts... Great idea Loyd! Hey anyone there seeing this?!?!!?? [/ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] This webiste is pretty much the only big forum for DCA. When I say "upper" I dont mean yankee1. They want to see how they look. May not change their ways but they are watching. Maybe all this talk of marketing has worked. DCA is looking for someone in advertising. [/ QUOTE ] Dang and I was gonna try and charge him double!!!

March 8th, 2005, 00:17	#23
SkyJeff Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 173	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation I just picked up FLYING at the local Barnes and Noble and noticed one of the DCA ads. Very, very appealing. If it wasn't for JC I would probably be drooling and working on pulling every financial string I have to get there. After reading all the perspective pilots here at JC, not one of them went to one of these academy's. That doesn't mean much, but pilots seem to be getting hired through other ways. Not to start more of a fire, but if I was a veteran captain that got in the old fashioned way (CFI) I wouldn't have much respect for a cookie cutter pilot (haha as I've learned here) that walks into a class and walks out an FO. It looks like I can get more hours and more actual experience by training at an FBO.

March 8th, 2005, 00:51	#24
chrisdahut1 Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Louisville, KY & Florida Posts: 269	Re: My input on a DCA recommendation Not to start a fire, but you obviously don't read very closely. I think Justin Schlechter (in his perspective) clearly stated that he was a DCA instructor at JU. Might I also add that the DCA way is the CFI way...you must earn your CFI/II/MEI and instruct for at least 800 hours. I agree about the ad campaign though....absolutely dreadful. It brings in customers for sure, but unfortunately is somewhat misleading and tacky in the extreme.

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