Kansas State University
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Adler
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While I cannot answer any of your questions, I just would like to add that I have spoken with some of their students and professors on a few different occasions, and am very impressed with what they have going there. I'm not sure how much of what I know is just them trying to sell me on K-State, but still, seems like a good program with some good people who know what's going on.
I don't know much about the program. I've always heard good reviews though. As far as the location, the area isn't that bad. Most people have stereotypical perceptions about Kansas but it's really not bad. As a resident, not gonna lie, Kansas is boring but you can find stuff to do, especially with friends. Your only an hour away from Wichita, medium-sized city, and an hour and a half from Kansas City.
Xcaliber
El Chupacabra
Douglas
Old School KSUX
Nowhere? There are 46,000 people in that town! I think people should be so lucky to live in place like Kansas for a time. eh.
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I know three graduates from there, they all seemed to like it, without complaints.
But this is a must, a huge must.
I kid you not, all three guys I know or have met in a pilot lounge from there come equipped with three things.
1. Gelled hair.
2. Giant Aviation Watch
3. Backpacks.
It is a backpack revolution down there. Get sum.
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I know three graduates from there, they all seemed to like it, without complaints.
But this is a must, a huge must.
I kid you not, all three guys I know or have met in a pilot lounge from there come equipped with three things.
1. Gelled hair.
2. Giant Aviation Watch
3. Backpacks.
It is a backpack revolution down there. Get sum.
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Adler
Guest
ahaha, now that you mention it... you should probably go to WMU, we're all too poor to afford things like that
By air, maybe
If it takes you two hours to get to Wichita, your doing something wrong. Don't forget KSU aviation program is in Salina not Manhattan.
KSCessnaDriver
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I think he meant the 1.5 to Kansas City part. It's a solid 2.25 to the west side of Kansas city, doing 80+ on I-70, in my experience. I've been to Salina twice, and have yet to find anything real interesting in that town. It has a huge runway and tons of wide open spaces, so if that's your thing, its probably good.
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Adler
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Agreed, Kansas hasn't elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1932.
deadstick
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but somehow they got one as governor...:dunno:
KSCessnaDriver
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Gubernatorial elections are in the off year from the presidential elections. Sad as it sound, I'd bet a large number of the farming population doesn't vote for anything but presidential elections. Honestly though, its probably best, as things can't just get rammed through in the state government. The two previous (prior to Parkinson) were nice people when I met them.
Flyintexan30
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KSU salina has a good aviation program from what I have seen and heard. I've met a few of the guys and girls over the years at NIFA competitions, and they seem to be very competent pilots. However, you should check out my alma mater - Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Great aviation program at a great cost. If you're interested, check it out at aviation.se.edu.
Ollie
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:yeahthat:
Salina seems to be a complete cultural wasteland. I can't speak about the campus there, but there are very few extracurricular activities that will keep you entertained. I've heard good things about their program but I think I would have felt cheated out of the whole "college experience" had I gone to school there. The K-State main campus in Manhattan, well that's a different story...
CessnaDriver,
Where in KS are you based?
KSCessnaDriver
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I go to ERAU Daytona Beach. I'm a die hard KU fan, so no matter what happened, I couldn't bring myself to go to KSU. I spent a year at UCM before deciding it was too close to home (Just south of Kansas city, close to OJC). Ended up at ERAU and its a love/hate relationship.
Hello,
I read this topic and decided to join to contribute. I currently attend KSU for Professional Pilot so I figured I could hopefully answer some questions.
I will be the first to acknowledge that my first hand experience is limited but I did attend a Part-61 school for a couple months prior and I have visited KSU, UCM, UND, UL-Monroe, and ERAU DB. KSU lies largely unknown compared to most other schools because the state of Kansas subsidizes them so heavily they are not under any pressure at all to make a profit or even really keep the bottom line in the black. This explains why they haven't taken any initiative to increase enrollment. Some people may view this as a state money pit. Which it rightfully is, but it also makes for a pretty unique, professional and low cost learning environment. I have obtained roughly $11,000 in scholarships (not grants) this year which will cover everything my first semester, including tuition, flight costs, books, food, and housing.
Yes it is in Salina, Yes Salina sucks. However I do not know that much about it because I don't live there. I stay on the Manhattan campus and take all my gen-ed courses on MWF and commute (roughly 45min) to Salina on tuesday and thursdays to fly and take ground school. This allows you to get a real degree in something else (business/engineering are the most common) while still flying through the school for very cheap and even getting a dual degree if you want. Plus I get to spend my weekends in Aggievillie where women outnumber men and everything is cheap/within walking distance. :beer:
Quality? I may be a little biased here but the only other school that seemed to come close was Purdue. All the flight instructors attended KSU, or currently do. It would be impossible to get hired there without ridiculous time and credentials. My ground school instructor for private pilot is one of 9, 2 time Master Certificated CFI Aerobatic Instructors (MCFI-A) in the world. The aircraft are flawless by flight school standards, all the 172/R's are late 90's and the G-1000 ones are brand new. I have never talked to anyone that graduated from here without at least 40 hours twin turbine time. Which costs $70 an hour for the first 5 or 10 hours I believe and the rest is free.
Granted there are downsides. You are required to wear a uniform through all of your aviation classes and flight labs, and if they deem you too unprofessional, unfit, or unsafe they have absolutely no qualms in telling you to leave. Our Chief Pilot (no names mentioned but you can usually find complaints through a quick google search) has an infamous reputation for telling students they don't belong in an airplane and showing them the door. Again being a state funded/non profit school it's their way or the highway, no matter how much money you wave in their face. It sets the standards high, very high and it can be pretty intimidating at first. But in the end they don't want to contribute to what they consider "factory pilots". If you are looking for a Zero-Hero program don't even bother stopping by.
Overall I am extremely pleased with my situation and for the cost I couldn't find anything better. Especially if you get in-state tuition.
Drew
I read this topic and decided to join to contribute. I currently attend KSU for Professional Pilot so I figured I could hopefully answer some questions.
I will be the first to acknowledge that my first hand experience is limited but I did attend a Part-61 school for a couple months prior and I have visited KSU, UCM, UND, UL-Monroe, and ERAU DB. KSU lies largely unknown compared to most other schools because the state of Kansas subsidizes them so heavily they are not under any pressure at all to make a profit or even really keep the bottom line in the black. This explains why they haven't taken any initiative to increase enrollment. Some people may view this as a state money pit. Which it rightfully is, but it also makes for a pretty unique, professional and low cost learning environment. I have obtained roughly $11,000 in scholarships (not grants) this year which will cover everything my first semester, including tuition, flight costs, books, food, and housing.
Yes it is in Salina, Yes Salina sucks. However I do not know that much about it because I don't live there. I stay on the Manhattan campus and take all my gen-ed courses on MWF and commute (roughly 45min) to Salina on tuesday and thursdays to fly and take ground school. This allows you to get a real degree in something else (business/engineering are the most common) while still flying through the school for very cheap and even getting a dual degree if you want. Plus I get to spend my weekends in Aggievillie where women outnumber men and everything is cheap/within walking distance. :beer:
Quality? I may be a little biased here but the only other school that seemed to come close was Purdue. All the flight instructors attended KSU, or currently do. It would be impossible to get hired there without ridiculous time and credentials. My ground school instructor for private pilot is one of 9, 2 time Master Certificated CFI Aerobatic Instructors (MCFI-A) in the world. The aircraft are flawless by flight school standards, all the 172/R's are late 90's and the G-1000 ones are brand new. I have never talked to anyone that graduated from here without at least 40 hours twin turbine time. Which costs $70 an hour for the first 5 or 10 hours I believe and the rest is free.
Granted there are downsides. You are required to wear a uniform through all of your aviation classes and flight labs, and if they deem you too unprofessional, unfit, or unsafe they have absolutely no qualms in telling you to leave. Our Chief Pilot (no names mentioned but you can usually find complaints through a quick google search) has an infamous reputation for telling students they don't belong in an airplane and showing them the door. Again being a state funded/non profit school it's their way or the highway, no matter how much money you wave in their face. It sets the standards high, very high and it can be pretty intimidating at first. But in the end they don't want to contribute to what they consider "factory pilots". If you are looking for a Zero-Hero program don't even bother stopping by.
Overall I am extremely pleased with my situation and for the cost I couldn't find anything better. Especially if you get in-state tuition.
Drew