A few questions

[DC-10]

Hey everyone, Sorry about not replying in my thread about Gulfstream. I got really busy in the last month and I forgot about this site until just a little bit ago.

So, I have a few more questions.

1) I was looking into Northwest Aviation College at S50, and I was wondering if this was a pretty good school. I havent had a chance to go talk with them down there yet, but I have some of the info from the internet and a mailing they sent to me. Is this a pretty good school? Anybody heard good things about it or any general experiences they would like to share?

2) A degree. I know that if you take the degree program, you get your flight training and a 2 year degree from northwest. Is a two year degree competitive in the industry? Or is it worth going to a 4 year college and getting a masters.

3) Also, since my dad works at Boeing, would it be good to go to the BEFA, and then get a degree at say Green River?

4) DE727UPS, how good is the flight training program at Crest? Would you recommend doing Crest and then going to Green River or another cc?

Thanks everyone!

Nolan

[DC-10]

I don't like to bump threads but, I really need to know some of this info.

Any info is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[DE727UPS]

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.

[DC-10]

Thanks very much.
this is most helpful. I will probably be sending you some emails soon.

So for college, I should go to GRCC or Pierce, and then when I have enough credits, I would want to transfer to CWU or another college like that, while getting my hours at an FBO.

I want to major in either history or busisness.