Recent content by DPActive

Thank you for those last couple of words you gave me. Nothing anyone says on these forums could make me back down from something I really want to do. I'm just the kind of person that will take all the time I can to make sure I make correct decisions when it comes to decisions important as these...

Sorry, me and my high school friends definition of "partying" is FAR different than most 19 year olds definitions of partying, haha. No drugs or alcohol, just boring old us sitting around playing video games or football outside.

@Pima Thanks again for the useful information. Good news to hear that on top of everything else, I'm not in a rush to get flight hours in. I don't see the work load as being a problem since if I end up going through with joining, I'll be spending 90% of my time dedicated to...

@Zero Thanks. I didn't recognize the name of the site at first but I visited it earlier today, saw that "Previous flying hours(Experience)" was the very first bullet point. I just wasn't using my head and thought "I've either got to drop 7 grand getting my ppl or get no flying hours at all". I...

Yeah I suppose I didn't think enough about it when I read it. Of course by the end of obtaining your ppl you've paid thousands, but like you said if I only have the cash for 10 hours I can do that and then continue when ever, giving me some hours of flight time. You spoke of "bracket 2" though...

I know 6 hours may come out to 600 bucks, but isn't the only way to obtain flight hours through getting your ppl which cost multiple thousands? How else do you obtain flight hours if you're not certified to fly? I didn't think you could just go fly for any select amount of hours without having...

That's nice!

True, I'm not. I'd hate to go apply somewhere and get a job, only to have to leave in another month or two, that's the only reason I'm waiting. I should know within the next couple of weeks though. Out of curiosity, did your son have any previous flight experience before landing his pilot...

Thank you for that link, more of looking for opinions rather than facts though I suppose. Only a few have stuck with me through this whole thread to hear me out and give me their opinions, which I appreciate deeply.

Thanks for your opinion. I hope to get working here very soon, so maybe if I save up enough money I can work on getting licensed and getting flight hours in. Again, I know I need to speak with someone at my university for proper information, but there shouldn't be any restrictions about flying...

My intended major is Information Technology or Computer Science, two things I enjoy doing. I see you quoted my very first post which I now see made a very bad impression for me. "I really don't want to do anything other than flying" was silly, and low looking back, embarrassing of me to say. I...

Thank you for yet again more useful information.

Thank you for your words. I know all people like Pima are trying to do is help me make the right decision, and I understand how I sound coming off to everyone, without any of you actually knowing me. I understand, and accept the tough love. What I've just realized in the past couple of minutes...

You are both correct. I got out of high school, was supposed to start full time at college, everything was just fine. We ended up moving around because of parents job opportunities, taking what ever jobs they could get in their respected fields where ever in the country, so I never ended up...

I'm a freshman as I'm within the 0-29 credit hour category, even though I've been out of high school for a year or two. Like I said moving around and family issues, I didn't have my priorities straight. I'm only taking 9 credits this coming semester so by May I'll be at 21 credits (it's a...