ERAU or FSA?

IWExcelsiorE · March 5th, 2007, 11:50

I'm a freshman at ERAU (Aeronautical Science)......I have to honestly say that I'm a little frustrated with ERAU

. My time here has made question how much I want the degree vs. how much I want my license(s). I really want to fly and I'm thinking about putting the degree on hold and going to a place like Flight Safety Academy, where I can fully focus on my flying, possibly instruct there and build hours, and probably work on an online degree on the side.

Should I do that? Or should I head over to UND?

One thing's for sure, I probably won't stay at ERAU (good school, just not for me)

What do you think I should do?

meritflyer · March 5th, 2007, 11:52

Run from ERAU. Get your ratings at ATP (or somewhere similar) get your degree and BAM! Your done.

FSA is a serious rip off, IMO.

wheelsup · March 5th, 2007, 11:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by IWExcelsiorE

I'm a freshman at ERAU (Aeronautical Science)......I have to honestly say that I'm a little frustrated with ERAU

. My time here has made question how much I want the degree vs. how much I want my license(s). I really want to fly and I'm thinking about putting the degree on hold and going to a place like Flight Safety Academy, where I can fully focus on my flying, possibly instruct there and build hours, and probably work on an online degree on the side.

Should I do that? Or should I head over to UND?

One thing's for sure, I probably won't stay at ERAU (good school, just not for me)

What do you think I should do?

IMO, LEAVE ERAU!! But don't go to FSA! Go to a "real school" with lots of chicks and have fun. College is as much about having fun and growing up as it is about learning. Take classes in a major that will benefit you down the road, fly on the side, and have lots of fun. Doesn't get better than that. Oh, and you'll save a bundle too.

P.S. I went to ERAU (DAB campus).

meritflyer · March 5th, 2007, 11:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelsup

Go to a "real school" with lots of chicks and have fun.

mikecweb · March 5th, 2007, 12:05

What about the degree are you not liking?
Could encounter the same thing at UND so you might want to just not consider aeronautical science for a college degree.

DE727UPS · March 5th, 2007, 14:22

Man, Wheels and Merit, you guys are gonna be on Clr4ILS's dartboard...

If one does a little searching of the site, you'll get an earful on FSA and ERAU. I'd suggest you spend some time with the search feature. There is a whole forum on FSA.

Anyhow, some folks have done the online degree while working a flying job. Maybe they will chime in. Any flight school can get you where you want to be. The bigger academies are overrated, if you ask me, but they are more set up for loan programs and VA benes, so they are a better fit for some. Just don't believe all the marketing mumbo jumbo you'll see and hear.

PacMan4x4 · March 5th, 2007, 15:49

IW...I got my degree through ERAU's Extended Campus Program while full-time military. My suggestion would be this...if you are interested in the Aero Science degree, then do it through distant learning so you can live/train/work where you want. Go to a flight school and get all of your ratings knocked out while taking a class or two (if you are disciplined enough). You'll be able to dictate when you take the classes and do them when you are ready. You will get the folks on here that will tell you to stay away from degrees in aviation, and not to say that advice isn't good, but YOU need to go to school for what YOU want--not anybody else.

Pac Man

IWExcelsiorE · March 5th, 2007, 18:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by DE727UPS

Man, Wheels and Merit, you guys are gonna be on Clr4ILS's dartboard...

If one does a little searching of the site, you'll get an earful on FSA and ERAU. I'd suggest you spend some time with the search feature. There is a whole forum on FSA.

Anyhow, some folks have done the online degree while working a flying job. Maybe they will chime in. Any flight school can get you where you want to be. The bigger academies are overrated, if you ask me, but they are more set up for loan programs and VA benes, so they are a better fit for some. Just don't believe all the marketing mumbo jumbo you'll see and hear.

HAHA! I've ALREADY found em! It's amazing how people get so fired up over this! My opinion is: "Do whatever it is YOU think that will get you to the airlines! It's is only YOU that will reap the benefits/sorrows of your training".

Yes. I made that up...hehe, not bad for a college student eh?

ZUKO · March 5th, 2007, 18:46

Go to an FBO and get a degree non related to Aviation.

Future DIA Pilot · March 5th, 2007, 23:34

What was it that you didn't like about ERAU?

bLizZuE · March 6th, 2007, 00:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by DE727UPS

Man, Wheels and Merit, you guys are gonna be on Clr4ILS's dartboard...

DE727UPS · March 6th, 2007, 00:41

I don't believe Blizzue has a dartboard, though he is a student at FSA.

March 5th, 2007, 11:50	#1
IWExcelsiorE Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Valdez, AK, USA, North America, Earth, Solar System, Universe Posts: 189	ERAU or FSA? I'm a freshman at ERAU (Aeronautical Science)......I have to honestly say that I'm a little frustrated with ERAU . My time here has made question how much I want the degree vs. how much I want my license(s). I really want to fly and I'm thinking about putting the degree on hold and going to a place like Flight Safety Academy, where I can fully focus on my flying, possibly instruct there and build hours, and probably work on an online degree on the side. Should I do that? Or should I head over to UND? One thing's for sure, I probably won't stay at ERAU (good school, just not for me) What do you think I should do?

March 5th, 2007, 11:52	#2
meritflyer Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Winchestertonfieldville Posts: 6,738	Re: ERAU or FSA? Run from ERAU. Get your ratings at ATP (or somewhere similar) get your degree and BAM! Your done. FSA is a serious rip off, IMO. __________________ The simplest answer tends to be correct.

March 5th, 2007, 12:05	#5
mikecweb Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: KBOS Posts: 2,870	Re: ERAU or FSA? What about the degree are you not liking? Could encounter the same thing at UND so you might want to just not consider aeronautical science for a college degree. __________________ Why run a company when you can destroy it - George Gonzalez When three failed airlines on a resume just isn't enough.

March 5th, 2007, 14:22	#6
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,546	Re: ERAU or FSA? Man, Wheels and Merit, you guys are gonna be on Clr4ILS's dartboard... If one does a little searching of the site, you'll get an earful on FSA and ERAU. I'd suggest you spend some time with the search feature. There is a whole forum on FSA. Anyhow, some folks have done the online degree while working a flying job. Maybe they will chime in. Any flight school can get you where you want to be. The bigger academies are overrated, if you ask me, but they are more set up for loan programs and VA benes, so they are a better fit for some. Just don't believe all the marketing mumbo jumbo you'll see and hear. __________________ Click here to see how I became a UPS pilot http://www.jetcareers.com/content/view/65/132/

March 5th, 2007, 15:49	#7
PacMan4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: OK City Posts: 462	Re: ERAU or FSA? IW...I got my degree through ERAU's Extended Campus Program while full-time military. My suggestion would be this...if you are interested in the Aero Science degree, then do it through distant learning so you can live/train/work where you want. Go to a flight school and get all of your ratings knocked out while taking a class or two (if you are disciplined enough). You'll be able to dictate when you take the classes and do them when you are ready. You will get the folks on here that will tell you to stay away from degrees in aviation, and not to say that advice isn't good, but YOU need to go to school for what YOU want--not anybody else. Pac Man

March 5th, 2007, 18:46	#9
ZUKO Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 460	Re: ERAU or FSA? Go to an FBO and get a degree non related to Aviation. __________________ I am a firm believer that a fulfilled life is a life lived goal to goal. TT 76.2 hours First Solo: 12/9/06 Private Pilot ASEL: 5/9/07

March 5th, 2007, 23:34	#10
Future DIA Pilot Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 55	Re: ERAU or FSA? What was it that you didn't like about ERAU?

March 6th, 2007, 00:41	#12
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,546	Re: ERAU or FSA? I don't believe Blizzue has a dartboard, though he is a student at FSA. __________________ Click here to see how I became a UPS pilot http://www.jetcareers.com/content/view/65/132/

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode