Aviation Enthusiasts check in

***GalaxyGreySi*** · 07-18-2007, 03:47 AM

Just curious, who else here on the boards is into aviation? Any pilots, commerical or recreational? Or just plain into flight? I myself am crazy about noise/heat/power/freedom. So all you aviators, check in!

***gadalla*** · 07-18-2007, 04:00 AM

I've never piloted a plane or anything, but I'm into aviation. I plan on being an aerospace engineer.

I like physics, math, and military technology...so I'm looking forward to getting out of high school and getting started with my career.

918civic · 07-18-2007, 04:01 AM

I went sky diving once....really wanted to take it up but then I learned how much it costs. I still want to go again though.

mikepesikan · 07-18-2007, 09:54 AM

I have earned my Single engine land Pilots license.......havent flown in a few months.

***GalaxyGreySi*** · 07-18-2007, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikepesikan

I have earned my Single engine land Pilots license.......havent flown in a few months.

How long did it take you, where did you get it, and how much did it cost?

Cr8tive_leo · 07-18-2007, 10:09 AM

Aviators FTMFW!

Ultra lights, Single engine craft, love playing around with my R/C planes and Helicopters. Mm... see, now I gotta bug my friend to go fly his plane again, thanks!

Kakashi · 07-18-2007, 12:12 PM

Running airport data is boring =(

mdenning · 07-18-2007, 12:16 PM

Love flying. Working on my license. Was going into the AF as a Flight Engineer, but got a private sector job offer I couldn't refuse

mikepesikan · 07-18-2007, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GalaxyGreySi

How long did it take you, where did you get it, and how much did it cost?

Lets see, it took about 3 months (a couple of nights a week after work)
I took the lessons at the local small airport where I live in N. Texas, and all total it cost (and this is just a rough guess) $5,500 - $6,500.

lilwhitesi · 07-18-2007, 04:20 PM

I'm going to college right now to be an Aerospace Engineer. I'm also going to be in the AFROTC at my college and want to be a fighter pilot. As of right now, I'm second in my major :) I think i'm doing pretty well.

***gadalla*** · 07-19-2007, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilwhitesi

I'm going to college right now to be an Aerospace Engineer. I'm also going to be in the AFROTC at my college and want to be a fighter pilot. As of right now, I'm second in my major :) I think i'm doing pretty well.

what college? do you like it?

lilwhitesi · 07-19-2007, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gadalla

what college? do you like it?

I got to Mississippi State University. Best engineering school in the state. Its way too expensive to go out of state to schools I'd want to go to as an alternative. I really do like the major. Having a good group of friends in your major also helps a lot. The other engineering disciplines just don't interest me as much. Hopefully, with a lot of hard work in the ROTC, I'll graduate as an officer in the Air Force and become a fighter pilot. My peers in Aerospace thinking I'm crazy for going into the Air Force, but personally, I think it'll be a great experience and if I don't like it, I can get out in 4 years with experience that'll be worthwhile in another company such as Boeing or Northrup Grumman. I'm about to start my second year in college and I'm pretty excited about it. If you do want to go into engineering of any kind, be prepared for a LOT of math and physics.

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*gadalla* FG*Squad #26 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,160 Adam iTrader: 2 / 100%	I've never piloted a plane or anything, but I'm into aviation. I plan on being an aerospace engineer. I like physics, math, and military technology...so I'm looking forward to getting out of high school and getting started with my career.

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918civic Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,415 Kevin iTrader: 0 / 0%	I went sky diving once....really wanted to take it up but then I learned how much it costs. I still want to go again though.

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lilwhitesi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 356 Phong Le iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'm going to college right now to be an Aerospace Engineer. I'm also going to be in the AFROTC at my college and want to be a fighter pilot. As of right now, I'm second in my major :) I think i'm doing pretty well.