Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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mnemonic,
Here is a good source to start looking into the two schools.
Click here for the ranking of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Click here for the ranking of Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Hope this helps,
Capt. Richard J. Gentil, Pres.
Naples Air Center, Inc.
Here is a good source to start looking into the two schools.
Click here for the ranking of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Click here for the ranking of Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Hope this helps,
Capt. Richard J. Gentil, Pres.
Naples Air Center, Inc.
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Embry Riddle or St. Louis U's Parks college of Aviation
Hi guys, . .Im about to enter college and I am hoping to become a professional pilot. I got into ERAU and Parks college but Im having trouble choosing. Perhaps you guys could give me some insights?. .Thanks. .Jon
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Both are good universities.For what it`s worth; ERAU has (or had when I was doing flight training) a very good reputation.
But there are other aviationrelated universities that also offer the same degrees and certificates.. .You might want to take a look at the University of North Dakota - UND and the University of Alaska, Anchorage - UAA.
Lotsa luck to you.
But there are other aviationrelated universities that also offer the same degrees and certificates.. .You might want to take a look at the University of North Dakota - UND and the University of Alaska, Anchorage - UAA.
Lotsa luck to you.
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Never heard of Parks (being a Limey) but Riddle has a stunning reputation amongst the Florida flying fraternity (including the FAA) - way better than FlightSafety for initial training.
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There's also another place in Oakland CA, Sierra Acedemy of Aeronautics. Apparently there good too.
<a href="http://www.sierraacademy.com" target="_blank">www.sierraacademy.com</a>
EIDW
<a href="http://www.sierraacademy.com" target="_blank">www.sierraacademy.com</a>
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I looked into Embry Riddle myself, but saw it was REAL expensive, and they had no scholarships. Are you paying for this yourself?
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Embry Riddle vs Purdue
Hi i am a senior in high school in Hong Kong. I hold a PPL and i am planning to apply to Cathay's Cadet Programme.
However, i believe i will most likely not get admitted into it so i will apply to Embry Riddle for Aeronautical Science and Purdue's Flight TEchnology degrees.
I was wondering if anyboyd has any information on which one will be better
Embry riddle's or Purdue?
Plesae take into consideration the weather, the facilities, the fleet, teachers etc.
thanks again
However, i believe i will most likely not get admitted into it so i will apply to Embry Riddle for Aeronautical Science and Purdue's Flight TEchnology degrees.
I was wondering if anyboyd has any information on which one will be better
Embry riddle's or Purdue?
Plesae take into consideration the weather, the facilities, the fleet, teachers etc.
thanks again
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Why do you believe that you will most likely not get admitted? As a fellow CPP applicant, I sincerely urge you to not give up before even trying.
You have an advantage over many others, because you live in HK AND you have a PPL.
How did you get a PPL in HK anyway?
You have an advantage over many others, because you live in HK AND you have a PPL.
How did you get a PPL in HK anyway?
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i got the PPL from canada... so yeh
that post is a year old ahahah
i've been accepted to both ERAU and Purude now but im in the process of applyuing for CX and dragon air haha
how bout you??
tim
that post is a year old ahahah
i've been accepted to both ERAU and Purude now but im in the process of applyuing for CX and dragon air haha
how bout you??
tim
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Tim,
Sounds like you got yourself set up. btw, did you end up going to embry-riddle? i am considering this as one of my options as well. you know with the student visa these days for international students to the US, it just seems near impossible to get any sort of education done there.
btw, did you have to obtain a TSA clearance.. how dya go bout doing that anyway? im sure they asked for it.
anyway, good luck at cx and/or dragon.
Sounds like you got yourself set up. btw, did you end up going to embry-riddle? i am considering this as one of my options as well. you know with the student visa these days for international students to the US, it just seems near impossible to get any sort of education done there.
btw, did you have to obtain a TSA clearance.. how dya go bout doing that anyway? im sure they asked for it.
anyway, good luck at cx and/or dragon.
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noo im not going to ERAU
its too aviaiton concetnrated tlk to most pilots they discouraged going to such a concentrated universities
im most likelyy going to Purdue
well im a canadian citizen.. up to now i have heard that you will deal with the TSA secu. clearance once u arrive at the uni. not before hand...
i'm most likelyy going to go to purude if i dont make CX/DRagon
tim
its too aviaiton concetnrated tlk to most pilots they discouraged going to such a concentrated universities
im most likelyy going to Purdue
well im a canadian citizen.. up to now i have heard that you will deal with the TSA secu. clearance once u arrive at the uni. not before hand...
i'm most likelyy going to go to purude if i dont make CX/DRagon
tim
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Embry Riddle CAPT Program 0 to 255 Hours with DC-9 Type Rating.
In my search for a reputable university/flight school and after an extensive conversation with an inspector at FAA NY Field Office regarding flight training academies a number of names such as Purdue and ERAU came up.
Whilst there are many other reputable names such as Dragon Air (well so i've heard), I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience of the ERAU CAPT Program? Any aspiring aviators currently on the program? Does anyone have any experience of taking their selection tests? Ahhhh questions, questions, questions
Also any insight into the reputation, work ethos, culture of the school would be appreciated (Im currently in the UK and plan to visit ERAU in the summer) just have to weigh up going to a reputable establishment like ERAU or Purdue etc compared to a local school in NC/SC? It is constantly reiterated that the culture, friendliness of the school, along with ethos should form the basis of the decision?!
Also any recommendations regarding schools in NC/SC?
I know I ask too many questions
but its a quest to make the most informed decision 
Thanks.
Whilst there are many other reputable names such as Dragon Air (well so i've heard), I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience of the ERAU CAPT Program? Any aspiring aviators currently on the program? Does anyone have any experience of taking their selection tests? Ahhhh questions, questions, questions
Also any insight into the reputation, work ethos, culture of the school would be appreciated (Im currently in the UK and plan to visit ERAU in the summer) just have to weigh up going to a reputable establishment like ERAU or Purdue etc compared to a local school in NC/SC? It is constantly reiterated that the culture, friendliness of the school, along with ethos should form the basis of the decision?!
Also any recommendations regarding schools in NC/SC?
I know I ask too many questions
but its a quest to make the most informed decision Thanks.
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CAPT program
I think you have to be US resident for the CAPT program. At least this is required for getting airline interview.
I heard good of the school, but maybe they are a little more expensive then the others.
From what I found out EFT is offering the best I have been able to find for European pilots education, both JAA and FAA and priority on multi engine.
I heard good of the school, but maybe they are a little more expensive then the others.
From what I found out EFT is offering the best I have been able to find for European pilots education, both JAA and FAA and priority on multi engine.
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Embry-riddle University or Spartan Aero College?
I'm looking at those two colleges and cant decide on which one. Do you guys have any advice on which one is better and why? I want to become a pilot but if that dont work out then I'm gonna need a backup plan so would it be better to go ahead and get a degree while im at it?
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About Riddle
I graduated from Riddle (Daytona) in 04,
When I was there I felt the classroom material was very good providing you put in the effort, a lot of people didn't and complained unfairly. I griped about flightline policies while I was there, but having seen what goes on in other places, the bureacracy is a tradeoff for a tightly run ship- very professional (don't be afraid to be picky with instructors though-all are NOT equal!!). They have started using sims in place of some of the flight time, this was just beginning when I left and I'm not convinced its the greatest idea, try and get hold of some flight students who are still there for their take on it.
The biggest downside to Riddle is that the tuition is spiraling out of control, If you dont have someone backing you financially, you should make every effort to land some form of scholarship or you'll have to take an extraordinary sum in loans.
The other important thing is don't make the same mistake I did- don't presume someone will hand you a job when you walk out the door, wherever you decide to go. I never really gave it much thought, and my parents have been nice enough to put me up while I get my JAA ATPL done, since Im not exactly bringing in much cash just now! If you realize that before you set out, you'll be a lot better off.
I truly hope I dont sound discouraging, these are just things I would want to know if it was me. Desire and motivation will carry you a long way; if you have them on your side it makes all the difference. Good luck and PM me if you want more details.
When I was there I felt the classroom material was very good providing you put in the effort, a lot of people didn't and complained unfairly. I griped about flightline policies while I was there, but having seen what goes on in other places, the bureacracy is a tradeoff for a tightly run ship- very professional (don't be afraid to be picky with instructors though-all are NOT equal!!). They have started using sims in place of some of the flight time, this was just beginning when I left and I'm not convinced its the greatest idea, try and get hold of some flight students who are still there for their take on it.
The biggest downside to Riddle is that the tuition is spiraling out of control, If you dont have someone backing you financially, you should make every effort to land some form of scholarship or you'll have to take an extraordinary sum in loans.
The other important thing is don't make the same mistake I did- don't presume someone will hand you a job when you walk out the door, wherever you decide to go. I never really gave it much thought, and my parents have been nice enough to put me up while I get my JAA ATPL done, since Im not exactly bringing in much cash just now! If you realize that before you set out, you'll be a lot better off.
I truly hope I dont sound discouraging, these are just things I would want to know if it was me. Desire and motivation will carry you a long way; if you have them on your side it makes all the difference. Good luck and PM me if you want more details.
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US Training
Hi there,
I'm training in the US so I'm fairly in the picture. The best school for you depends on a lot of things. Do you need a degree? Do you have previous flight experience? What's your citizenship (visa issues)? How much money do you want to spend and how much you have? Are you ready to pay even more for the conversion?
ERAU is not considered to be "special" here in the US for pilot training purposes, nor are any of the other pilot factories. If you want to be a rocket scientist, that's a whole different issue. No one cares here where you trained as a pilot as long as you know what you are supposed to.
If you need a degree, you should check out Ohio State, Purdue, UND-univ of N.Dakota, WMU - western mich. univ., ASU - arizona state... so on the list is endless, just look for a college with an aviation degree. Also AOPA's Flight training magazine december 2005 issue is the "college issue" check it out. All the above mentioned are well established schools that have an even better reputation then ERAU, specially considering the costs, some of them cost half of ERAU, so why would you go there, unless you have a "special" reason, i.e. you have a lot of cash to dump.
I did not go to ERAU so I don't have first hand experience, the graduates from there are generally well trained and happy with what they got, but also most of them admit that they got it at an inflated price.
If you need a visa, but no degree, you have to go to a Part 141 school, one that can issue the necessary papers for your visa.
If you don't need a visa, or just come to build time and do not add any certificates or ratings you can go to a Part 61 school, usually called "local FBO" or "mom and pop shops", these are generally cheaper then the 141 schools, and the training is just as good if not better....
So, if you're aiming for a UK issued JAA license and you live there, you should start with the ATPL theory and PPL, then come to a cheap place to build time, then go back for a higher rating, then come back to build time, so on....
Whatever you do, do your research first!
Regards,
lilpilot
I'm training in the US so I'm fairly in the picture. The best school for you depends on a lot of things. Do you need a degree? Do you have previous flight experience? What's your citizenship (visa issues)? How much money do you want to spend and how much you have? Are you ready to pay even more for the conversion?
ERAU is not considered to be "special" here in the US for pilot training purposes, nor are any of the other pilot factories. If you want to be a rocket scientist, that's a whole different issue. No one cares here where you trained as a pilot as long as you know what you are supposed to.
If you need a degree, you should check out Ohio State, Purdue, UND-univ of N.Dakota, WMU - western mich. univ., ASU - arizona state... so on the list is endless, just look for a college with an aviation degree. Also AOPA's Flight training magazine december 2005 issue is the "college issue" check it out. All the above mentioned are well established schools that have an even better reputation then ERAU, specially considering the costs, some of them cost half of ERAU, so why would you go there, unless you have a "special" reason, i.e. you have a lot of cash to dump.
I did not go to ERAU so I don't have first hand experience, the graduates from there are generally well trained and happy with what they got, but also most of them admit that they got it at an inflated price.
If you need a visa, but no degree, you have to go to a Part 141 school, one that can issue the necessary papers for your visa.
If you don't need a visa, or just come to build time and do not add any certificates or ratings you can go to a Part 61 school, usually called "local FBO" or "mom and pop shops", these are generally cheaper then the 141 schools, and the training is just as good if not better....
So, if you're aiming for a UK issued JAA license and you live there, you should start with the ATPL theory and PPL, then come to a cheap place to build time, then go back for a higher rating, then come back to build time, so on....
Whatever you do, do your research first!
Regards,
lilpilot
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Reference http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?t=72523 for some Embry Riddle comments.
Which Spartan College are you talking about? They are rather expensive either way but Spartan would still be much cheaper than ER.
Which Spartan College are you talking about? They are rather expensive either way but Spartan would still be much cheaper than ER.