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Old 01-23-2007, 09:43 PM   #1
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Hi guys, hows it going? I want to become a pilot some day(REALLY SOON). I'm 15 as of Dec. 5 and am, of all else, a freshman! in high school. I live in in La Porte, Texas(25 miles south of Houston), does anyone else live here? I AM going to a college but have no clue which to go to. I'm going to be a pilot for my carrier, not just a hobby. I LOVE r/c(It's addicting) and want to spend more time flying but can't. Anyone know of a good college around my general area?
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Old 01-26-2007, 04:05 PM   #2
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I had a friend go to "Tarleton?" Its around Kolleen<----Sorry i cant Spell?
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Old 01-26-2007, 07:09 PM   #3
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Hi guys, hows it going? I want to become a pilot some day(REALLY SOON). I'm 15 as of Dec. 5 and am, of all else, a freshman! in high school. I live in in La Porte, Texas(25 miles south of Houston), does anyone else live here? I AM going to a college but have no clue which to go to. I'm going to be a pilot for my carrier, not just a hobby. I LOVE r/c(It's addicting) and want to spend more time flying but can't. Anyone know of a good college around my general area?
whys your age 26 ont he profile?? you just lost all hidden identing haha, save up go to Embry Riddle, one in Arizon and florida, wish i could...
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Old 01-27-2007, 01:14 AM   #4
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I am at Southeastern Oklahoma State in Durant Oklahoma and it has one of the best flight programs I have found and the professors/instructors are great. I orginally started at LeTourneau University in Longview Texas, but the college I am at now I found that the courses are more suited for commerical and corporations. I am a junior now and going into corporate jobs, so I have already gone through what your going trough now, if you have any questions I will be happy to answer.
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Old 02-24-2007, 12:56 AM   #5
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hey i am in the same boat as you are. accept maybe a few years ahead. i already have my private and am working towards my instrument rating. i am 17 and a senior in highschool. in my opinion i would go ahead and get your private and start building some hours. onnce you get some time under your belt you will know if you truly want to fly for a living. i do. also i have talked to many different pilots and i have concluded ( my opinion ) that it does not mattter what college you go to or what degree you get while you go there. just so long as you get a degree. personally if im going to get a buisness degree so that just in case i cant pass my next medical i realise that i dont want to fly anymore i will have something to fall backl onto.
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go through the military. just need to get a 4 year degree in aviation.
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Old 03-19-2007, 12:35 PM   #8
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hey i am in the same boat as you are. accept maybe a few years ahead. i already have my private and am working towards my instrument rating. i am 17 and a senior in highschool. in my opinion i would go ahead and get your private and start building some hours. onnce you get some time under your belt you will know if you truly want to fly for a living. i do. also i have talked to many different pilots and i have concluded ( my opinion ) that it does not mattter what college you go to or what degree you get while you go there. just so long as you get a degree. personally if im going to get a buisness degree so that just in case i cant pass my next medical i realise that i dont want to fly anymore i will have something to fall backl onto.
That is a great answer. Be prepared with a plan B. You are always one medical exam from being unemployed.

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