Algonquin College

[husky_143]

anyone here on a waiting list for algon.coll. or has already gotten acceptances for it.

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ive got accepted, not going though.

[SAA340-600]

u guys in the may group?

[WTB:PPC]

I am in the first Algonquin Class now enrolled in the Aviation Studies Diploma program (formerly Commercial Pilot Aviation Management Program).

The students are working hand in hand with a Top Notch crew of Flight Instructors and Managers at the Ottawa Flying Club on ways to continuously improve the program. Algonquin administrators have been highly receptive to student feedback and have worked in close contact with students on fine tuning this soon to be world class program. The addition of the 4th semester has included some pretty hot curriculum such as SMS and GPS workshops, G1000 workshops, with the overall 4th semester objective geared toward: IATRA electives, Float Plane elective, or Instructor elective. All this in just over a year.

Like any aviation program it requires a tremendous amount of discipline to meet the Aviation requirements as well as the academic requirements. If you're thinking about signing up, bring your game face, because 0 to hero in one year is a serious commitment.

Hope this helps.

[SAA340-600]

I would have to agree..this is a new program and like everything its gonna grow into something big. I dont regret at all my choice of choosing Algonquin, but you really do have to stay focused and 100% trying to achieve the goals set out by the curriculum, keep that in mind and work hard


8ship

[gitso]

Well for the best bang for your buck I dont think paying astronomical prices for obsolete aircraft is a wise investment in students career. Look around the area (industry) and see what companies are flying and the magic that they use and base your school selection on this. Dont just read about the G1000 go across the ramp and fly the magic. Reading and doing are two different things. Learn from people in the industry not from fancy gimic advertising. Your "diploma" is your licence not a piece of paper that any airline or commuter company will look at and snicker. Get the experience from doing not reading! As a pilot with over 2000hrs I learned the had way and finally paid the bandits from the Ontario government back with interest. I have learned that practical experience is more valueable than a piece of paper stating that "you got soaked!"
All the best with your careers and make the right choices in this industry!

[WTB:PPC]

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[husky_143]

hey fellas... i was given the offer for the may classes for the GAS-avia mangmnt but i didnt go for it, the reason i didnt do that is because i am currently on the w.list for confederation and ya'll know tht's susbsidized so i think if i go there i should be saving a killer amount which i can use towards other expenses i think i made the right choice..

[SAA340-600]

good luck, confed is great but there is a huge drop out rate so study study study. At Algonquin there is a drop out rate but not if you faill an exam like other places. And to answer the other statement, da40 c150 who cares..at this stage in the game you have to fly the basics and nobody really cares about what single engine time you have...its more a question of what multi time u have.

cheers!

[Chuck Ellsworth]

because 0 to hero in one year is a serious commitment.

I agree, in fact it seems impossible.

Is there some web site where they have the flight instructors background listed?

[gitso]

Obviously "some people" havent done their homework when pricing out modern aircraft to clapped out aircraft. Safety is priority folks. I agree knowing when to say no is priceless and you will not get that with a 150hr integrated pilots licience. Experience is the key. Dont waste your time, get it done and learn as much as you can along the way. GPS is the way of the future so learn it! If you are still convinced that the college route is the way to go, I have some land in the Everglades that I would love to sell you. Research your choices and ask questions about the school you are enrolling in. Dont get side tracked with a Club. You are spending money to learn... Not to be part of a social club run by a board of directors who are weekend warriors. THe key words... "GET IT DONE!"

[gitso]

hey fellas... i was given the offer for the may classes for the GAS-avia mangmnt but i didnt go for it, the reason i didnt do that is because i am currently on the w.list for confederation and ya'll know tht's susbsidized so i think if i go there i should be saving a killer amount which i can use towards other expenses i think i made the right choice..

YOu are going to have to pay it back when you are done though! Food for thought!

[gitso]

I'd rather read about the G1000 and save $140 an hour. That will put me at an IATRA when the G1000 dude is eating cat food to save money for CPL time.

I don't think my Interviewers at Air Canada are going to care too much that I got my first 200 hours in an old cessna vs. an overpriced DA40. Like I said, G1000's are neat as curriculum but I'm not paying double the price for the same groundspeed.

Thanks for the best wishes!

I think you should know your facts before making statements like this. Last time I checked a clapped out 150 doesnt have a TAS of 135kts and a DA40 sure as hell doesnt cost $140.00/hr more than a steam driven C172. Get your facts before missleading yourself. Good luck anyway and I'll see you in the "cat food aisle!"

[gitso]

I'd rather read about the G1000 and save $140 an hour. That will put me at an IATRA when the G1000 dude is eating cat food to save money for CPL time.

I don't think my Interviewers at Air Canada are going to care too much that I got my first 200 hours in an old cessna vs. an overpriced DA40. Like I said, G1000's are neat as curriculum but I'm not paying double the price for the same groundspeed.

Thanks for the best wishes!

If you plan your altitude properly even a Piper cub can have the same groundspeed. I think you are refering to TAS and even that is off. Talked to many AC Interviewers lately? I did three months ago! You might want to ask the high and mighty folks at Algonquin if they know any to put you straight. Again, see you in the cat food aisle!

[Chuck Ellsworth]

Last time I checked flying experience is measured in hours...the ground speed was irrelevant.

If you have the choice between a glass panel and mechanical instruments remember it is like choosing between a Ferrari and a horse and buggy.

[SAA340-600]

last place i ever would want to end up is AC..no offence.
So when u have a electrical failure and ur gps bites the biscuit as well as your other fancy equipment, the kids will really wish they had paid attention to the Nav classes but i guess the instructor said..dont worry cuz gps will do it for you. OOPS
the basics all though very simple are no substitute for fundamental dead reckoning and map readin.
cheers,

keep the blue side up,
8ship.

[WTB:PPC]

I agree, in fact it seems impossible.

Is there some web site where they have the flight instructors background listed?

I agree ., but we've got living proof over here at the OFC. Great instructors and eager students make for a good mix. Feel free to come on by and meet the crew. Instructor background information should be available from the manager.

Evidently my earlier (mild) exaggerations regarding airspeed and cost were not well received. Call it learning factor of intensity. I will tell you this though, you can almost get two engines spinning over here for the price of flying that video game.