UND Flight Team

Kestrel452

Kestrel452

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Does UND have a flight team? Do they pay for your flight hours as a member? I would really like to know since it would probably be a great idea in terms of filling up the weekends with things to do and making friends. I am betting that UND has the same problem as Purdue, there is nothing more than a boring hick town all around it. It probably doesn't really matter to me since I'm more of a homebody and don't really like to go chasing around the town but it'd be nice to do SOMETHING other than video games.

Also, could I join it as an Econ major with a minor in pro flight? What if I am not starting flight classes until the spring?

Thanks
 
Yes we have a flight team. They are the brunt of lots of jokes. They pay you back at the end of the year with a "scholarship" summing the money you spent, which is flight hours at the staff rate.
 
Kestrel452 said:
Does UND have a flight team?
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Yes they do! They have a NIFA flying team, which this past year regained the national championship. I was a member of the team for three years before that year. I can get you in contact with the senior members of next years team, if you want. UND also has an aerobatic flight team, pm "TXaviator" for more info on that one.

Kestrel452 said:
Do they pay for your flight hours as a member? I would really like to know since it would probably be a great idea in terms of filling up the weekends with things to do and making friends.
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the_dmn8tr said:
They pay you back at the end of the year with a "scholarship" summing the money you spent, which is flight hours at the staff rate.
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Yes and no. Two years ago, all flying was done on your own dollar. Our rates were rather low, though, so it didn't set you back too bad. This past year, they set a new system, but I don't know the details since I wasn't on the team that year. PM "scoutflyer" for more info on that. I don't know if that scholarship thing is accurate.

One thing to consider, though. On the team, while you may get to fly for little, or possibly free, it is not a way to build hours. For the time you spend working for the team, you could probably work a job and pay for more flight hours yourself than you'll get on the team.

Kestrel452 said:
Also, could I join it as an Econ major with a minor in pro flight? What if I am not starting flight classes until the spring?
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Everyone at the university is welcome to join the team. You don't even have to know about aviation, technically. As long as you can put in the time and effort, you're welcome on the team.

Kestrel452 said:
I am betting that UND has the same problem as Purdue, there is nothing more than a boring hick town all around it. It probably doesn't really matter to me since I'm more of a homebody and don't really like to go chasing around the town but it'd be nice to do SOMETHING other than video games.
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Yep! :D You will make some the best friends you can have on the team, there is no doubt of that. However, I again want to warn you, if you're joining the team just for something to do, don't bother. You won't enjoy it. If you're joining so that you can learn, have fun, and win a national championship or two along the way, then there is no better group on campus! The team is a huge time commitment. My senior year, I was practicing for 10 of the 11 events, and I was probably spending more than 40 hours a week outside of class on the team (i probably spent another, oh, 15 hours a week IN class on the team, too :D). I was an overachiever, though ;) As a new member, you will be spending at least your Monday and Wednesday nights and all day Sunday doing things for the team. Like I said earlier, though, you can't spend that much time with other people and not become best friends. You'll have a blast if you apply yourself and give it a chance!

Basically what I'm saying is, the team isn't for everyone. It takes a lot of time, a lot of effort, and is a big commitment, but it was all worth it for me. I have absolutely no regrets.

the_dmn8tr said:
They are the brunt of lots of jokes.
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Also true, and proud of it! :D
 
I just want to know how in the world you guys do what you do. I was competitor/captain/coach of a NIFA team at a small school for 5 years and the results that places like UND and Riddle get are just mind-boggling.

That said, I did hand your preflight guys their own butts on a platter one year.
 
I'll "echo" Xcaliber. He speaks the truth. Very time consuming, but very worth every second if you are committed to it.
 
lol you wanna join a "flight team" that actually does some flying. join the aerobatic team :-)

seriously. flight team?

LOL.
 
Okay. I'm VERY interested in becoming a part of the team. (the one that does the flying) [=

However, being the Canadian student that i am, i didn't choose my courses in time to get A102 on my fall time table. Am i still able to join the team?

I currently hold a Canadian PPL, Type rated in C172, DA40 and SR20.
I trained out of a 2000'x40' runway, if that means anything to you guys flying out of big airports d=

If you guys can put me in contact with the person that i should speak to, that'd be awesome.
 
Thunder-Robo said:
Type rated in C172, DA40 and SR20.
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Type rating for these airplanes? Uhh... Help me understand.

If you really want to fly the first semester you may be able to still get in. You can either watch campus connection for openings or you can go talk to to one of the 102 teachers and see if you can get an over ride into the class.
 
Thunder-Robo said:
Okay. I'm VERY interested in becoming a part of the team. (the one that does the flying) [=

However, being the Canadian student that i am, i didn't choose my courses in time to get A102 on my fall time table. Am i still able to join the team?

If you guys can put me in contact with the person that i should speak to, that'd be awesome.
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You can certainly join the Flying Team regardless of whether or not you are enrolled in a flight course. The earlier you start with the team, the more you'll get out of it. It sounds like you already have quite a bit of experience though, so I'd get rolling with it this fall semester if you're really interested.

An organizational meeting will be held in early September. Look of signs in the link between Odegard and Streibel Halls and the airport. I can PM you the details if you'd like when they come out.

The Flying Team does a pretty good amount of flying, however, we are also highly focused on non-flying activities as well. Like Xcaliber mentioned, Flying Team is not a good way to build hours, but it is still a lot of fun and a great resume` enhancer. We're looking for highly motivated individuals who want to work hard and WIN, but while still having fun of course :rawk:
 
av8or91 said:
Type rating for these airplanes? Uhh... Help me understand.
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Well, checked out to rent the plane? :dunno: The club / school always called them type ratings.
av8or91 said:
If you really want to fly the first semester you may be able to still get in. You can either watch campus connection for openings or you can go talk to to one of the 102 teachers and see if you can get an over ride into the class.
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Thanks for the tips. I have been watching CC, but nothing has been coming up.

Where would i be able to find or get in contact with the teachers?

Thanks.
derek
 
TXaviator said:
lol you wanna join a "flight team" that actually does some flying. join the aerobatic team :-)

seriously. flight team?

LOL.
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Shine some light on the aerobatic team?

Would a member have to have already taken the Acro course and (ovi) have a tail dragger rating?
 
While I have heard that the team is the brunt of a lot of jokes but it has been a group I am interested in joining. For those of you who are on the team, what is a typical meeting/ practice like?

As for the aerobatic team, what are the requirements or best way to involved?
 
Katabat1c_SEA said:
For those of you who are on the team, what is a typical meeting/ practice like?
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It's difficult to explain a practice. It's one of those "you have to be there/see it" type of deals for it to actually make sense. Sometimes you'll leave at the end of the night absolutely ticked off and others you'll walk out looking like this --> :rotfl:The best way to find out what it's like, is to come out to a practice and see. Like has been mentioned, anyone is welcome on the team.
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