Thought this a good idea for a thread. Most members of our organization have heard of Embry Riddle, but not much of the other schools that have an aerospace/aviation program. For those of us that know of other schools, we could post their links here on this site. This in turn would give members what programs are out there if they are considering going to school, back to school, or obtaining a Masters.
I would also consider listing "ab inito" flight programs and maintenance programs.
Here are my contributions:
1. Metropolitan State College of Denver
Department of Aviation & Aerospace Science
http://www.mscd.edu/~aviation/
2. Department of Aviation Technology- Purdue University
http://www.tech.purdue.edu/at/
3. Mesa Pilot Development Program
http://www.flightcareers.com/
Indiana State University
Eastern Kentucky University
Auburn University
Middle Tennessee State University
San Jose State University
Dowling College
Spartan College of Aeronautics
Christian Heritage College
Kent State University
Louisiana Tech University
University of North Dakota
Bridgewater State College
Lewis University
Liberty University
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Delta State University (Mississippi)
Hinds Community College (Mississippi)
Quote from: 12211985 on May 11, 2007, 04:56:47 AM
University of North Dakota
The only one you need to worry about is above ;) . Their web page is http://www.aero.und.edu/f1_Home/index.php.
Go Fighting Sioux!
<---- Current student at Middle Tennessee State University's Aerospace/Professional Pilot program.
Very nice, has TAA aircraft (G1000), they're looking at buying a fleet of those new Diamond multi's that run on diesel (DA-42?)
Graduate with a Bachelors in Aerospace Science
Daniel Webster College (http://www.dwc.edu/academics/aviation/av_content.shtml)
Smitty already mentioned Bridgewater State College (http://www.bridgew.edu/Aviation/)
Here's a list from the University Aviation Association of about 100 schools:
http://www.uaa.aero/sitefiles/uaa/resourcebin/institutional.pdf (http://www.uaa.aero/sitefiles/uaa/resourcebin/institutional.pdf)
And here's a list of scholarships:
http://www.uaa.aero/sitefiles/uaa/resourcebin/202006.pdf (http://www.uaa.aero/sitefiles/uaa/resourcebin/202006.pdf)
Info on the CAP Robert Rice Brewer Scholarship is here:
http://www.cap.gov/visitors/members/aerospace_education/scholarships/ (http://www.cap.gov/visitors/members/aerospace_education/scholarships/)
And other CAP scholarships are here:
http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5583 (http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5583)
The bigger question is how many of you with aviation schools in your state have any sort of relationship between CAP and the school? At a minimum I would hope CAP members would be giving presentations in the occassional class at these schools to make them aware of who and what we are (and maybe get a few to sign up either now or when they're settled in their careers).
MTSU uses the hardback "Aerospace: The Journey of Flight" CAP textbook for their intro to aerospace class. They give a 15 minute talk on what CAP is and what they do, but nothing too serious.
Cheapest text book that anyone ever has to buy at school, though.
I'm debating about asking the chair of the aerospace department if they'd allow a CAP officer to come in one day during the intro classes to give a brief on CAP and to answer questions. It would probably be an effective recruiting tool for at least a few interested bodies.
But, in all honesty, most college kids are more interested in parties and beer then service and committment.
Quote from: smj58501 on May 11, 2007, 04:31:18 PM
Quote from: 12211985 on May 11, 2007, 04:56:47 AM
University of North Dakota
The only one you need to worry about is above ;) . Their web page is http://www.aero.und.edu/f1_Home/index.php.
Go Fighting Sioux!
I will restate GO SIOUX. I am a proud alum of UND 94. I recieved my BS in Criminal Justice and Aeronautical Studies. It was the best bang for your buck back then and, is still reasonable priced.
Go SIOUX, Buck the Fison >:D
FlightSafety Academy
http://www.flightsafetyacademy.com/?gclid=CMuyqMyHiYwCFRs_ggodoTKlAQ
12211985, Al Sayre, smj58501, SJFedor, MIKE, Fifinella, flynd94, RiverAux:
Thank you... :)
Quote from: smj58501 on May 11, 2007, 04:31:18 PM
Quote from: 12211985 on May 11, 2007, 04:56:47 AM
University of North Dakota
The only one you need to worry about is above ;) . Their web page is http://www.aero.und.edu/f1_Home/index.php.
Go Fighting Sioux!
I suppose, if you couldn't get into Embry-Riddle (ERAU) (http://www.erau.edu/), that'd be a good second choice. ;) :P ;D
Quote from: A.Member on May 14, 2007, 02:47:08 AM
Quote from: smj58501 on May 11, 2007, 04:31:18 PM
Quote from: 12211985 on May 11, 2007, 04:56:47 AM
University of North Dakota
The only one you need to worry about is above ;) . Their web page is http://www.aero.und.edu/f1_Home/index.php.
Go Fighting Sioux!
I suppose, if you couldn't get into Embry-Riddle (ERAU) (http://www.erau.edu/), that'd be a good second choice. ;) :P ;D
I didn't even realize there was anything in ND? >:D
Quote from: JC004 on May 14, 2007, 03:07:03 AM
Quote from: A.Member on May 14, 2007, 02:47:08 AM
Quote from: smj58501 on May 11, 2007, 04:31:18 PM
Quote from: 12211985 on May 11, 2007, 04:56:47 AM
University of North Dakota
The only one you need to worry about is above ;) . Their web page is http://www.aero.und.edu/f1_Home/index.php.
Go Fighting Sioux!
I suppose, if you couldn't get into Embry-Riddle (ERAU) (http://www.erau.edu/), that'd be a good second choice. ;) :P ;D
I didn't even realize there was anything in ND? >:D
;D That has its advantages... namely a lack of riffraff (I hear they all end up at the Embry- Riddle schools anyways)
I see that most (read all) of the information here is related to post high-school studies. For those CAP members who aren't out of high-school yet, there are some school districts that offer "Aviation Magnet Schools." You go to the school starting in 9th grade and the focus is on aviation/engineering throughout your high-school career.
Here is an example:
http://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/schools/aviation.shtml
Or the CAP Charter School that PAWG is putting together in the Philadelphia public school system.
I think they have info on the main wing website. Colgan has the link, I don't remember it anymore, can't remember if it's a .com, .net, .org, .au, or .aa :P
Dowling College
www.dowling.edu
Just adding the link :)
Vaughn College, formerly College of Aeronautics and Technology in Queens, NY.
We have our Academy Cadet Squadron there.
Also Aviation High School in Queens and High School for Aerospace Technology in The Bronx.
Quote from: A.Member on May 14, 2007, 02:47:08 AM
Quote from: smj58501 on May 11, 2007, 04:31:18 PM
Quote from: 12211985 on May 11, 2007, 04:56:47 AM
University of North Dakota
The only one you need to worry about is above ;) . Their web page is http://www.aero.und.edu/f1_Home/index.php.
Go Fighting Sioux!
I suppose, if you couldn't get into Embry-Riddle (ERAU) (http://www.erau.edu/), that'd be a good second choice. ;) :P ;D
Nah, got accepted to ERAU and, decided on UND. Pure economics. Much cheaper to go to a state school plus, I had more educational >:D opportunities at UND.
Quote from: SJFedor on May 16, 2007, 06:51:58 AM
Or the CAP Charter School that PAWG is putting together in the Philadelphia public school system.
I think they have info on the main wing website. Colgan has the link, I don't remember it anymore, can't remember if it's a .com, .net, .org, .au, or .aa :P
Opening 2008-2009 school year...wing cc is gonna be making changes for the charter school page, so I dunno what's going on...
Southern Illinois University Carbondale ....
--and after spending several years with AFROTC roommates who did nothing but brag, drink and sleep with large numbers of females (on my bed) like they were already fighter pilots it had better have been a darn good school. (And not all the drinking was outside of the time limit either)
University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana ( IT IS NOT URBANA CHAMPAIGN!
-personal peeve- )
- the field is across town from Frasca Simulators Inc.
So I KNOW they have good simulators etc... also I belive they offer options such as Radar repair etc, random crap like that. -- alot more then just the usual aviation ratings and airframe/engine repair.
I know the dept is frequesnted by ROTC cadets from every branch of service - except the coast guard-
Add on to the U of I -- when Chanute closed the college sucked up all its manuals and such.