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mr.tos · 8th Jan 2010, 04:48

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Considering the cost of both a degree and a CPL/ATPL either you are uniquely cashed up or you are willing to commit to some serious debt.My forecast would be that if you start the degree it will be unlikely that you will want to start again on the CPL/ATPL - or accept the character building jobs in the NT/WA/NQLD that make or break new pilots!

For a CPL and say a 3 year degree in another discipline your looking at a similar price to one of those aviation degrees they are offering. By doing it this way I'd still only be about 21 when finished uni, and if I was to fly during uni breaks, I think its possible to come out with a degree and a CPL at the age of 21. I can't see why I wouldn't want to start off in GA then, it would be perfect timing in my opinion, a bit more mature at that age as well.

Thanks for the help guys, its interesting to see different peoples opinions. I think uni will be a great experience and can't hurt me in the long run. Ill let you know what I end up studying.