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I was in the same boat. Poor a$$ parents, no hope of anything. But my short stint in the AF is paying off super!!! First of all, the Air Force's 100% tuition assistance got me my B.S. from Embry-Riddle for only the cost of books!!! Also, a bonus A.A.S. in heavy Acft maintenance to boot! That was a default from technical school. Then there is the G.I. Bill, which is a bucket full of $36K. I had to take out pretty sizable student loans to cover the up front costs. But after my PPL, the VA has faithfully reimbursed me for 60% of my flight training costs, including examiners fees! (had to search for that loophole!) Also, I was lucky enough to find a foreclosed house for WAY under market value!!! Once I sell that, I can pay of the measly 40% left of flight training, and all by the time I finish my 6 enlisted years! So even if you don't wish to fly for the military, which is a pretty big commitment! Think about it! I was given a HUGE blessing!!! Hope this helps! |
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April 7th, 2006, 16:02
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April 7th, 2006, 16:12
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April 7th, 2006, 16:14
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April 7th, 2006, 16:35
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April 7th, 2006, 17:06
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I thought this one would be cool: MSTRB8R ... it's available in ND, check it out haha.
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April 7th, 2006, 17:08
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i can think of quite a few inappropriate plates that i am sure would not get pressed... COKSCKR comes to mind... haha! |
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April 7th, 2006, 17:09
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Yeah....for some reason I'd rather have a moose than a buffalo....
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April 7th, 2006, 17:11
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April 7th, 2006, 17:13
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Buffalo burgers...I'll have to try that sometime. Is that a delicacy there? | |
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April 7th, 2006, 17:16
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April 7th, 2006, 17:21
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They have buffalo that roam free on that island. Buffalo were placed there for a movie in the 1940's or something and they've since stayed. They don't use that buffalo for the meat though! The restaurant owner said they get it from Colorado. Here's what final approach looks like... very high cliff that drops off into the ocean. 
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April 7th, 2006, 17:51
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You used to go on dates, flying? Aww you betcha fer cute! Hey, that looks real nice. I'd love to fly around nice scenery like that. | |
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April 7th, 2006, 17:54
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April 7th, 2006, 18:00
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 would fly the Seneca to Palm Springs a few times for a quick dinner, then fly back to Diego. Scenery was great. Remember I told you about the autopilot mishap coming back from Palm Springs? oh that was scary.
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April 7th, 2006, 18:15
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April 7th, 2006, 18:16
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April 7th, 2006, 18:17
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April 7th, 2006, 18:18
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i think we should change UND policies and procedures to cover expenses incurred while on dinner dates in UND aircraft. agree? safety dictates that i shouldnt be sitting on my fat wallet for a 5 hour flight to go to dinner. might cut off circulation to my butt. Quote:
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April 7th, 2006, 18:20
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April 7th, 2006, 18:23
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April 7th, 2006, 18:24
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April 7th, 2006, 18:26
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April 7th, 2006, 18:36
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April 7th, 2006, 23:13
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YOU FUNKERS, I'm behind.. for my licsence I want 4NIK8 For my policies and procedures, I want ONE HAM ONE CHEESE ONE BREAD AND MC VALUES FRY |
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