Academy Tour
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mavsfflife
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i posted a reply to this under general topics..check your post in that..
flyguy
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If they are still doing the same tour they did back when they were Comair Academy, its a day long ordeal. They fly you out the day before, put you up in a room, and provide your ground transportation, and fly you back that evening, all for $100. You have to show up for the tour to get your return ticket. Free lunch on the tour too. They show you a propganda video, show you the facilities, the sims, student housing, financial aid, and at least with our group, they show you pretty much everything but the aircraft.
montanapilot
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you don't even get to see the planes
unbelievable
unbelievable
FO_SHIZZLE
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If they are still doing the same tour they did back when they were Comair Academy, its a day long ordeal. They fly you out the day before, put you up in a room, and provide your ground transportation, and fly you back that evening, all for $100. You have to show up for the tour to get your return ticket. Free lunch on the tour too. They show you a propganda video, show you the facilities, the sims, student housing, financial aid, and at least with our group, they show you pretty much everything but the aircraft.
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Not sure why you didn't get to see the planes. I took a tour back then and got to see the aircraft. Well I got to see the 152's, 172's, and PA-44's anyway, the 172RG's then and the Arrow's now are not exactly close to the Ops building. I see tour groups out on the ramp all the time looking at the planes. Was it during the ramp resurfacing or was it raining or anything?
If they are still doing the same tour they did back when they were Comair Academy, its a day long ordeal. They fly you out the day before, put you up in a room, and provide your ground transportation, and fly you back that evening, all for $100. You have to show up for the tour to get your return ticket. Free lunch on the tour too. They show you a propganda video, show you the facilities, the sims, student housing, financial aid, and at least with our group, they show you pretty much everything but the aircraft.
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Not sure why you didn't get to see the planes. I took a tour back then and got to see the aircraft. Well I got to see the 152's, 172's, and PA-44's anyway, the 172RG's then and the Arrow's now are not exactly close to the Ops building. I see tour groups out on the ramp all the time looking at the planes. Was it during the ramp resurfacing or was it raining or anything?
mavsfflife
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If they are still doing the same tour they did back when they were Comair Academy, its a day long ordeal. They fly you out the day before, put you up in a room, and provide your ground transportation, and fly you back that evening, all for $100. You have to show up for the tour to get your return ticket. Free lunch on the tour too. They show you a propganda video, show you the facilities, the sims, student housing, financial aid, and at least with our group, they show you pretty much everything but the aircraft.
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I got to check out the aircraft as well, thats really weird they didnt show you them. I'd think the aircraft are one of the main things everyone wants to see.
If they are still doing the same tour they did back when they were Comair Academy, its a day long ordeal. They fly you out the day before, put you up in a room, and provide your ground transportation, and fly you back that evening, all for $100. You have to show up for the tour to get your return ticket. Free lunch on the tour too. They show you a propganda video, show you the facilities, the sims, student housing, financial aid, and at least with our group, they show you pretty much everything but the aircraft.
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I got to check out the aircraft as well, thats really weird they didnt show you them. I'd think the aircraft are one of the main things everyone wants to see.
dpewing
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If they are still doing the same tour they did back when they were Comair Academy, its a day long ordeal. They fly you out the day before, put you up in a room, and provide your ground transportation, and fly you back that evening, all for $100. You have to show up for the tour to get your return ticket. Free lunch on the tour too. They show you a propganda video, show you the facilities, the sims, student housing, financial aid, and at least with our group, they show you pretty much everything but the aircraft.
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The free lunch was all the hot dogs and chips you could eat at the housing office. ROFLMAO
If they are still doing the same tour they did back when they were Comair Academy, its a day long ordeal. They fly you out the day before, put you up in a room, and provide your ground transportation, and fly you back that evening, all for $100. You have to show up for the tour to get your return ticket. Free lunch on the tour too. They show you a propganda video, show you the facilities, the sims, student housing, financial aid, and at least with our group, they show you pretty much everything but the aircraft.
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The free lunch was all the hot dogs and chips you could eat at the housing office. ROFLMAO
LAX_Airport
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I went out to DCA a few years back. I couldn't see inside the planes either. They said it was against their policy...
"What are you guys hiding?" Would you rent a car without checking it out first? Just my opinion.
"What are you guys hiding?" Would you rent a car without checking it out first? Just my opinion.
H46Bubba
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DCA isn't hiding a thing. The planes are kept in tip top shape. I got to see the aircraft both times I toured the campus in 1999 and in 2002. It really actually depends on who gives the tour and how big the tour group is. The bigger the group the less time their is to see stuff, due to having to let everyone get a turn in the sims, answering questions, and shuffling the group along. It's actually better when you come and do a one on one with you admissions person. You have more time to ask qustions and see more stuff.
IndianaPilot
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Hey Clayjpilot....my academy tour is next tuesday. When i get back i'll make sure to let you know how things went and what happens. Wish me luck !!
montanapilot
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Hey Clayjpilot....my academy tour is next tuesday. When i get back i'll make sure to let you know how things went and what happens. Wish me luck !!
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prepare to be bullshatted!
Hey Clayjpilot....my academy tour is next tuesday. When i get back i'll make sure to let you know how things went and what happens. Wish me luck !!
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prepare to be bullshatted!
IndianaPilot
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Yep I'll see what happens....I'll let you guys know all about it when i get back.
flyguy
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Dude, you've got to relax! I'm just saying that most folks with no time are going to enjoy hands on experience a little more than show and tell. Sorry for rocking the boat!
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So, the purpose of the tour is entertainment? I thought it was for people to evaluate a potential investment. Would you go to a car dealership and be sold on a car they were selling if they didn't let you see the car, but did let you play Grand Turismo for 2 minutes?
Dude, you've got to relax! I'm just saying that most folks with no time are going to enjoy hands on experience a little more than show and tell. Sorry for rocking the boat!
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So, the purpose of the tour is entertainment? I thought it was for people to evaluate a potential investment. Would you go to a car dealership and be sold on a car they were selling if they didn't let you see the car, but did let you play Grand Turismo for 2 minutes?
