Typical day at OKC?

kenie311 said:
Its not pass or fail anymore.
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well they say its pass fail but 95% seem to be passing, 24 years ago when i went through 50 to 60 % failed, and you folke are no smarter than we were this is tha FFAs scam to make it look good, most will wash out in the field.the FFA is using the field facilites to screen people now and its plain wrong.the OKC may not have been fair but it did weed out the weaklings.use to be passing OKC was somthing to be proud of, not any more.thay are just moving wigets.
 
ATLTRACON said:
I remember the day I got my "diploma" after 16 weeks, lots of washouts and two deaths like it was yesterday.

It was the most proud (in individual achievement terms) that I have ever been. 'Course nowadays it's not pass fail anymore and there isn't the pressure that we had.

You will always remember these days.:crazy:
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agreed ,that was the proudest day of my life when i got MY diploma. my class started with 155, only 57 made it.
 
Any recommendations for lodging in OKC? I'm debating on rather or not to stay in a hotel (so that I don't have to mess with paying utilities, and breakfast is included in the price), to stay in a furnished apartment, or to find a home for rent (off of craigslist.com) and rent some furniture. I'm going to be driving my car there, so the FAA transportation won't be a factor in my decision. Also, is it more economical to stay in a town outside of OKC or should I stick to the area immediately around the airport. I would ideally like to find someplace to stay that's clean, economically priced, has a pool, and has fitness equipment. Does anyone have any recommendations?
 
ajcowing said:
Any recommendations for lodging in OKC? I'm debating on rather or not to stay in a hotel (so that I don't have to mess with paying utilities, and breakfast is included in the price), to stay in a furnished apartment, or to find a home for rent (off of craigslist.com) and rent some furniture. I'm going to be driving my car there, so the FAA transportation won't be a factor in my decision. Also, is it more economical to stay in a town outside of OKC or should I stick to the area immediately around the airport. I would ideally like to find someplace to stay that's clean, economically priced, has a pool, and has fitness equipment. Does anyone have any recommendations?
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Why not just stay in one of the FAA places? You pay anywhere from 20 something to 40 something a day depending on if you have a roommate or just how nice the place is. Sure, when you figure you are paying a grand for a place in Oklahoma, it makes you want to cry but it's just temporary and it's nice to come back from class and not be miserable. I'm in a decent place...I wouldn't want to live here but for the time being it's fine. Has everything you need besides crap you get from the super mega duper walmart. The ones that rented a room from a stranger have moved out due to personal reasons, not the best situation but I guess it is cheaper. Just depends on what you like.
 
I've heard some of the FAA apartments aren't so good, but I've been told that some of the surrounding apartments are do-able. The roommate way seems to be the method of choice, for the cheapness factor.

Planning on doing that when I get accepted
 
queeno said:
well they say its pass fail but 95% seem to be passing, 24 years ago when i went through 50 to 60 % failed, and you folke are no smarter than we were this is tha FFAs scam to make it look good, most will wash out in the field.the FFA is using the field facilites to screen people now and its plain wrong.the OKC may not have been fair but it did weed out the weaklings.use to be passing OKC was somthing to be proud of, not any more.thay are just moving wigets.
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AMEN
 
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