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What is UND Aviation like? Is it a good program? Out of State tuiton? Is it worth it? How far away is airport from the campus? In state tuiton? And social life?


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stoli89 said:
What is UND Aviation like? Is it a good program? Out of State tuiton? Is it worth it? How far away is airport from the campus? In state tuiton? And social life?


Thanks
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where are you coming from, and what are you looking for?
 
I only visited there, but I was really impressed with everything. All the planes and equipment were really top notch. Only downside was the price.
 
mavsfan31 said:
I only visited there, but I was really impressed with everything. All the planes and equipment were really top notch. Only downside was the price.
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i'd have to say the winter is another downside. but thats just my opinion, as i dont like extreme cold weather.
 
stoli89 said:
What is UND Aviation like? Is it a good program? Out of State tuiton? Is it worth it? How far away is airport from the campus? In state tuiton? And social life?


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If you already have any licenses, get ready to waste a ton of money at UND.

I can recommend UND for Meteorology and ATC courses though. :)
 
take a moment and read all the threads about UND on this first page. should give you a very good idea of the pros and cons of the place.

in short, i cannot reccommend UND.
 
I cannot recommend UND, either. There are MANY threads on it. You may be interested to see all the different points of view if you care to read through them.

The biggest thing I liked about UND were the friends I made.
 
stoli89 said:
What is UND Aviation like?
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(Read the threads in this forum)
Is it a good program?
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I think it's a good program. It's tailored to a different goal, though. I don't think it was exactly "fun."

Out of State tuiton?
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Not sure how much it is now but you can qualify for in-state after one year.
Is it worth it?
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That's subjective, read through the threads.
How far away is airport from the campus?
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6 miles
In state tuiton? And social life?
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Read through the threads. ;)

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Merry x-mas.
 
When I saw the temperature charts for the warrior I decided not to go. Anytime you have to look if you can do a solo or dual, then it's too cold for me.
 
AngelFuree said:
(Read the threads in this forum)
I think it's a good program. It's tailored to a different goal, though. I don't think it was exactly "fun."

Not sure how much it is now but you can qualify for in-state after one year.
That's subjective, read through the threads.
6 miles
Read through the threads. ;)

Merry x-mas.
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Read through some of the UND threads here and if you have any questions feel free to PM me. (Bear in mind that I haven't been there in 6 years!)...

Merry X-Mas
 
mavsfan31 said:
I only visited there, but I was really impressed with everything. All the planes and equipment were really top notch. Only downside was the price.
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When I went there the price was actually very cheap. $84/hr wet for a Warrior? Cheap!

But, in the end, I do NOT recommend UND. Very good flight program at the time I went, but horrible academic program. Now the flight program has worsened. Contract students have taken over the flight program causing havoc in the aircraft scheduling system. UND has turned into an Embry-Riddle and is now only concerned about raping students for more money.

Go to a better state university where you are from and join a flying club and earn your certificates for cheaper.
 
I cannot recommend UND.... that being said... like Jace mentioned when I went through it was reasonably cheap.

Downsides to going to UND.... without badmouthing the town itself....
1. Airline oriented... I disagree with glass panels hands down.... then again I flew WX Modification and freight for a while.
2. Seemingly ridiculous rules.... ahem.... CRJ course was required for graduation when the book with grad requirements said nothing about it.... the course was added just prior to my final semester.
3. Pathetic business office operations.... personal records were disclosed without consent.... WTF.

Am I a better pilot for having gone there? Maybe. In retrospect would I do it again? No. Did I have fun? Not while learning to fly..... if it weren't for my friends I would have quit pretty quickly.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do.

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belliott said:
I cannot recommend UND.... that being said... like Jace mentioned when I went through it was reasonably cheap.

Downsides to going to UND.... without badmouthing the town itself....
1. Airline oriented... I disagree with glass panels hands down.... then again I flew WX Modification and freight for a while.
2. Seemingly ridiculous rules.... ahem.... CRJ course was required for graduation when the book with grad requirements said nothing about it.... the course was added just prior to my final semester.
3. Pathetic business office operations.... personal records were disclosed without consent.... WTF.

Am I a better pilot for having gone there? Maybe. In retrospect would I do it again? No. Did I have fun? Not while learning to fly..... if it weren't for my friends I would have quit pretty quickly.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do.

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Big :yeahthat:

I actually have had professors tell the class that everyone at UND wants the same thing; to fly the biggest, faster, largest jet possible. That couldn't be further from my career goals and grouping everyone into such a category was just absurd. UND is VERY VERY airline oriented. Also like you said, it totally sucks the fun out of flying as well.

belliott did you do the Weather Mod internship at UND or get a job in WX Mod? I am planning on doing the Weather Mod internship next summer.
 
Micaoct said:
Big :yeahthat:

I actually have had professors tell the class that everyone at UND wants the same thing; to fly the biggest, faster, largest jet possible. That couldn't be further from my career goals and grouping everyone into such a category was just absurd. UND is VERY VERY airline oriented. Also like you said, it totally sucks the fun out of flying as well.

belliott did you do the Weather Mod internship at UND or get a job in WX Mod? I am planning on doing the Weather Mod internship next summer.
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I was the alternate during the time I went through the WX Mod classes.... my first job out of college was WX Mod in TX..... PIC in a PA24 and C340. Great job although not very much flying.
 
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