Heres my situation. Soon I wil be looking for a place to get my Commercial lisence. There are three programs I am looking at. First of all, I am looking for a part 141 program so that I can use my veterans beneifts. Ok, now my current instructor tells me that because I currently have over 250 hours that he can get me my ticket in a few weeks. but I want more that that. To me, being a commercial pilot is more than just learning to do Chandelles, eights around a pylon and lazy eights. To me being a commerical pilot is about a certian attitude as well. To be honest, as a private pilot, when I would fly, becuase I always flew the same plane by myself to the same place,I never really worried much about weight and balance, fuel burn, or long distance navigation. these are skills that I think professional pilots should be masters at. And I dont feel I have masterd them yet. So I am looking for a program that will not only teach me how to do the required maneuvers but also teach me how to be a real master of my trade.
So, I have looked at Delta Connection Academy. Very professional,but very costly. There is a small two year college in south Georgia I am looking at. Now, mind you, I already have a Bachelors degree so I dont really need the degree, I just like the fact that they have classroom training and its very structured and it fits into my budget. The third option is a navy flying club near my house. Its cheap, 141 and I wouldnt have to relocate. The hesitation I have with them is I dont know how professional the classroom instruction will be. I think they do it one on one. I am looking for a classroom environment. I dont always know all the questions to ask so I may miss something on one on one whereas in a classroom someone may ask I ask a question that I may not have thought of asking.
So, there you have it. Should I go to the college down south (and work on an associates degree even though I have a BS), go to the Flying club (and risk not getting the whole prfessional education. Delta Connection academy is not a serious option cause I know I dont have the money. The way the GI Bill works is they reimburse you for the tuition. SO I would stil have to pay the full amount($38,000) and then get reimbursed by the VA.
By the way, Ihave my instrument checkride in a few weeks. My CFII says I am ready, the chief instructor at the flying club says I am ready. I wish I had as much confidence in me that they do.
So, I have looked at Delta Connection Academy. Very professional,but very costly. There is a small two year college in south Georgia I am looking at. Now, mind you, I already have a Bachelors degree so I dont really need the degree, I just like the fact that they have classroom training and its very structured and it fits into my budget. The third option is a navy flying club near my house. Its cheap, 141 and I wouldnt have to relocate. The hesitation I have with them is I dont know how professional the classroom instruction will be. I think they do it one on one. I am looking for a classroom environment. I dont always know all the questions to ask so I may miss something on one on one whereas in a classroom someone may ask I ask a question that I may not have thought of asking.
So, there you have it. Should I go to the college down south (and work on an associates degree even though I have a BS), go to the Flying club (and risk not getting the whole prfessional education. Delta Connection academy is not a serious option cause I know I dont have the money. The way the GI Bill works is they reimburse you for the tuition. SO I would stil have to pay the full amount($38,000) and then get reimbursed by the VA.
By the way, Ihave my instrument checkride in a few weeks. My CFII says I am ready, the chief instructor at the flying club says I am ready. I wish I had as much confidence in me that they do.