rdj2027 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 My son would like to get his pilot's license (too expensive so not going to happen) and take a course in that field. The problem is that he is only in Algebra 1 currently and in my opinion not ready for college level classes. Does anyone have any ideas what we could do? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space station Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University offers 2 free classes right now. http://worldwide.erau.edu/massive-open-online-courses Have your son join EAA as a young Eagle and he can take their Sporty's flying class for free. EAA.org Homeschool connections offers Aerospace classes both live or through their recorded classes. Homeschoolconnectionsonline.com Aeroscholars offers two semesters of classes as well. http://www.aeroscholars.com 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space station Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Also, have your son join Civil Air Patrol. He will get free orientation flights, and he can apply to fight academies when he gets to a high enough level and get his pilot training for a fraction of the cost of doing in through private lessons. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdj2027 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Thank you Space Station, this is very helpful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Has he had Physics? If not, IMO, way too early to begin thinking about Engineering. I also think the Free MOOC courses from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (I am enrolled for the one about Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) and joining the CAP might be good things for him to consider doing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdj2027 Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 He is currently taking physics. Usually he does fine with things he wants to learn :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 He is currently taking physics. Usually he does fine with things he wants to learn :-) As an aside, I'd use that as leverage and emphasize how vital his study of math is going to be to get him into a career he loves. ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Here are a few undergrad programs that I'm familiar with: https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/schools/aviation-and-transportation-technology/undergraduate-majors https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/degrees/professional-flight https://www.indstate.edu/technology/avt Both ends of the spectrum: ISU is an easy school to gain entry and offers remediation, etc. Purdue is where future astronauts go to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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