Any Question???

[Clancy]

Hey everyone! My name is Clancy and this is my second year here at Embry Riddle in Prescott, AZ. I have been working in Admissions as a student assistant counselor for 2 years as well. I work mostly with Bryan Dougherty who is the counselor for WA, OR, ID, MT, WY, UT, and AK. I help the counselors out with answering any questions that prospective students may have. So if you need any advice from a current student I'm here for you!

[Andrew Webb]

Well Unfortunately, Prescott Arizona isn't the most amazing Social Mecca ever.

During the day, students often hang out at the Student Union, because it is free and has a lot of fun things to do....

The rest of the time it kind of varies... In Prescott, there is a lot of cool outdoor stuff to do. Lots of hiking, and cool drives. Sedona is within 2 hours drive (25 minute flight if you tend to waste a lot of money like me). Harkins theatre in PV is a fun place to go see a movie and there are a few restaurants like Buffalo Wild Wings down there which are fun to chill at. Phoenix is also within 2 hours, and there are concerts and sporting events which are fun to hit up once and a while. Me and some friends even made the 2 hour drive to go to Chipotle once, just cause we had the craving and it gave us something to do... So stuff happens randomly sometimes... and if you are really adventurous, the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas are also within driving distance....

So I guess the easy answer is, there isn't one specific activity or hang out in which all of the students do... Kind of see what your in the mood for and go from there... Last year, after a long day, just hanging out with friends in the dorms and watching a movie was a lot of fun too... Good chance to relax...

[Rob Kelm]

Taylor,

Going back to the flight training discussion, I thought I would add a couple comments. The full Flight Minor requires that you complete flight training through Commercial Multi-Engine (CMEL) at least. The full training program amounts to only 17 credits, but is designed to be completed over the span of 5-6 semesters, depending on your progress. During 3 of those semesters you will need to add the ground school class to your schedule for private (4 credit), instrument (3cr) and commercial (3cr) levels. The challenge here is to accommodate those credits within your standard engineering schedule. For engineering majors, this amounts to an additional semester before graduation if you maintain the 16-18 credit average each semester.

The third option that didn't come up is to just complete a rating or two, depending on your reasons for adding flight. If you want to become a pilot to gain a better understanding of how to design airplanes in the future, you really don't need more than the private license. If you want to be able to fly comfortably in any weather conditions, having the instrument rating makes good sense. The single- and multi-engine commercial licenses would certainly improve your abilities and comfort level as a pilot and would authorize you to get paid to fly (you would be able to charge your buddies to fly them up to Las Vegas and back), but may be more than you need unless your goal is to make use of your engineering background as a flight test pilot.

I am, in no way, trying to discourage you from learning to fly while you have access to one of the best flight training programs in the nation. I think it makes perfect sense for aircraft designers to understand better how their designs will be used in the skies, not just on paper or in the windtunnel. I just wanted you to be informed regarding the impact it will have on your time here. Also, if you want to get started right away, you should communicate that to your Academic Advisor, Linda Cimikowski, so she can add the ground school and flight lab to your schedule for this fall. However, it may be better to wait till the spring semester to start since there is no hurry.

Cheers!

Rob

[Andrew Webb]

haha, unfortunately you can still only charge your buddies an equal fraction of the cost, because you have to pay your equal share as well, unless operating for a Part 135 Company, then they can charge whatever they want... I wish i could do that, i would have done my commercial after my private haha...

[Karthik Unni]

hi,
I am planning to take masters in aerospace engineering ,but I ve an undergraduate degree in Electronics and Instrumentation engineering.Will I qualify for the masters program?Also I had gone through the syllabus for masters in aeronautics as well as aerospace and found that aerspace is more interesting because its hardcore technical stuff.Am I right or Could u pls gimme the exact picture of the course details and future career jobs ..
cheers
me

[Andrew Webb]

im pretty sure that we only offer Masters in Safety Science at Prescott... I think daytona beach might have masters in aerospace thought.... not 100% sure

[Doug Dickey]

Karthik,

I believe that you would be eligible for the Master's program, but as Andrew Said, we only have the Master of Science in Safety Science here at the Prescott campus. Daytona does have that degree program and I think you'd be able to find a lot more useful information from them... I just don't know enough about their programs. You can call them at [phone]

[Karthik Unni]

ye daytona has master of aerospace program.but is there any1 in this blog who is from daytona and knws about the subject

[Karin]

Hello! I have a few questions...

I'm thinking about majoring in space physics and minoring in flight, but I'd like to know what the minor in space studies is like. I really enjoy learning about physics, and I do well in my math classes at school, but I'm not sure if the minor also involves physics, if it has less math, or anything else. Anyone in any of these programs care to comment?

Right now I'm working toward a private pilot license, and I'm expecting to have it by summer after my junior year. Will I need to repeat any training, or will I get to skip some classes for flights?

Another major and minor question: What are the opinions on double majors, such as Space Physics and Aeronautical Science together? My original idea when I started looking at ERAU was to major in Aeronautical Science. How hard would the scheduling be with a double major?

Last thing: I'm coming to visit in July. I don't have any ACT or SAT scores yet. I'm going to be a junior in HS this fall. Should I get any information from my school to bring when I talk to the admissions officer?

[Rob Kelm]

Hi Karin,

Space Physics and flight is an uncommon, but not unheard-of combination, possibly due to the clear separation of realms of focus (out-of atmosphere vs in atmosphere). With the flexibility of open elective credits in the Space Physics major, some of the 17 credits from the Flight Minor can be applied to the graduation requirements and the remaining credits can be fit into your schedule without dramatic increases in tuition costs.

The Space Studies minor is intended to provide exposure to space exploration and operations without the heavy math and science requirements of the Space Physics degree, thereby making the minor reasonably accessible to students in "non-technical" majors such as Aeronautical Science, Aviation Business Admin, or Interdisciplinary Studies, provided the minimal prerequisite courses are completed. This minor would be available, but somewhat redundant for students enrolled in the Space Physics degree.

The dual major is available for students who are succeeding in their primary major, but can be a little tricky to schedule and can dramatically increase either the academic load each semester or the time required to graduate, depending upon the combination of majors and the student's preference. Like the flight minor with Space Physics, the AS/SP dual major would have few common classes and subjects, so would require a considerable addition of time or workload to complete.

Congratulations on your progress toward becoming a certificated pilot! That's exciting! The Private Pilot License will be honored by Embry-Riddle once you arrive as a student and complete the standardization/transition course in your first term or two. I would recommend that, once you've completed the private license, you continue to fly to stay current and enjoy the experience of flying around, but suspend your flight training until you get here. The customary next step in training is in the instrument procedures, but the IFR rating does not transfer as well as the private license, so you would end up back-tracking some upon arrival.

When you come to visit the campus, you might consider acquiring a copy of the Embry-Riddle Flight Standards guide from the Bookstore, which you can use to familiarize yourself with the way things are done here. If you continue your flight practice during your junior and senior years holding to these standards it should make your transition to Riddle operations quicker and more efficient, allowing you to move into the next stage of flight training as soon as possible.

There is no hurry for the SAT or ACT or other high school records at this stage of the game. I'd recommend just showing up with questions in mind and an interest in exploring all that Embry-Riddle has to offer. If you want to go on an observer flight (with a current student) while you're here, be sure to let us know in advance and bring along closed-toed shoes and long pants for the flight.

I hope that helps.

Cheers!

Rob

[Jonathan Christner]

Hey,
I'm going to be doing Army ROTC, and I've heard a few people mention that we have to be at school early, but I haven't gotten any official word on that. So, I was just wondering if someone could fill me in.

Thanks.