Hi there every1,
I am doing Aero Engineering at Glasgow Uni and I am just about to finish my second year in the course. I think what I am going to say is going to be very similar as to what every1 has already said. In one word, the course is BORING!!!! It is very very very very very very very difficult and a lot of work is needed to get through it. First year is a breeze, but second year - what a difference! It is one of the hardest courses in the uni and as everyone esle said - it is very frustrating. Sometime the course has absolutely nothing to do with a/c at all. Sometimes I doubt whether I will get to the end of 4th year, but i guess i can only struggle along. The maths and aerodynamics are very easy, but it's the mechanics (i.e. Statics and Dynamics), which are the hardest subjects. I am going to do my PPL this summer over in Florida at EFT, if it's any good. (Any1 have ay info on EFT by the way - it would be very helpful). I don't think this course will give you an advantage to getting in with BA either. BA just look generally for a degree, as they know the Aeronautical Engineering has basically !!!! at all to do with flying an a/c. However, I must point out that I am looking forward to saying I have a degree in Aeronautical Engnineering. It is a highly respected course and not everyone has a degree in it, so I will feel priviliged to have it. (I am this close to dropping it though lol). Again I will point out that if you want to be a pilot, think about doing another course (i.e. mathematics or something), but if you want to be an engineer in aerospace then this course is for you, but you will have to put the work in. I have been very lazy through 2nd year and am going to suffer for it, in 2 days when my exams start, but I have my fingers crossed. By the way just one more point - if you are planning on studying Aero at glasgow uni - the lecturers are !!!!!e!!! They havent got a clue hoe to teach, but then thats the same on any course. Good luck to everyone on or thinking about joining the course, coz its no easy. I just have to hope BA let me in this summer. I am going to try very very hard to get in this year though. Wish me luck with them and my PPL (remember any thoughts on EFT, either email me or post here).
Happy Flying everyone
Rossco xx