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Who is the Department
Chair for the Aviation Department?
The acting Department Chair for the Aviation Department is
Michael Fishbein. His phone number is 603-577-6611; his e-mail
is Fishbein@dwc.edu.
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How many flight hours will I have when I graduate from DWC?
When you graduate and have completed all the flight courses,
your total hours will be a minimum of 200-250 hours and you may
choose to obtain a CFI certificate.
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Will I be able to
become a flight instructor for the college?
Yes. As a matter of fact, DWC hires many graduates who have
successfully completed our program and are interested in working as
Certified Flight Instructors for the College. Currently 75% of
those who complete the program are selected to work for the college.
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How much does it cost per year for the flight program?
It will cost the standard DWC tuition plus your flight labs,
which are not included into the tuition charge. Financial aid is
offered to students who are qualified.
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How many flight blocks
am I scheduled for per week?
You will be scheduled for three time blocks per week in which
you will have a designated lesson to complete in our curriculum for
each time block.
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As a transfer student, how many and which types of courses will
transfer into DWC?
Most courses offered at different colleges will transfer into
DWC as long as they meet class requirements listed in DWC's catalog.
Flight time and ratings will typically qualify you for a first-year
accelerated course. We require all DWC students to complete our
flight curriculum since we operate as a Part 140 school.
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What is the job
outlook for pilots in the next five years?
The aviation industry is now, more than ever, in need of pilots.
Within the next five years we are expecting jobs to become even more
in demand. Flight instructors from our college are getting hired by
the airlines as soon as they reach the required hours and we expect
that they will be hiring even sooner as the time and demand goes on.
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What does DWC's fleet consist of?
DWC currently has Cessna 172's for our basic VFR and IFR
training. DWC has Piper Arrows, used for complex aircraft training.
DWC has Grob 109 motor gliders, and Piper Seminole multi-engine
aircraft.
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How difficult is DWC's
flight program? Do I have to be a 4.0 student to be successful?
The DWC flight program requires a lot of patience and
determination. You don't need to be a 4.0 student, but you do need a
lot of self-confidence and excellent time management skills. A high
level of math and physics are required for success in our program.
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Can I major in aviation and minor in something else?
Yes, students may take more than one course of study.
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Can I train to be a
pilot at DWC without enrolling?
No. DWC offers associate and bachelor of science degrees in Flight
Operations, but does not offer pilot training as a stand-alone
option.
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Does the winter weather keep students from flying?
Yes, sometimes winter weather dictates that students don't fly.
Safety is our number one priority at DWC. We do, however, view our
various seasons as a positive factor in educating future pilots. It
is our belief that students can gain valuable experience making
real- life meteorological decisions on a daily basis prior to
graduating.
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How is DWC's aviation
record?
At DWC safety
is our number one concern. DWC students perform over 15,000 takes
off and landings annually. We have an exemplary flight safety record
for which we are very proud.
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How does DWC compare to other college flight programs?
DWC compares very favorably to other college flight programs.
What sets us apart from other college flight programs is the
personal attention students receive in a smaller, focused classroom
setting; new training aircraft; and 5 diverse types of aircraft
including: Cessna 172's, Piper Arrows, Grob 109 motor gliders, and
Piper Seminole multi-engine aircraft. Also, New England
weather enables prospective pilots the opportunity to train and
learn in all types of conditions, a paramount advantage for
professional aviators. Perhaps the biggest advantage of a DWC flight
education is that our students typically start flying freshman year!
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How far are you from
the airport?
DWC
students literally walk from their dorms and classrooms right to the
planes. Boire Field is directly adjacent to the DWC campus.
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How many hours will I fly in my first year?
Students are scheduled for 3 hours flight time per week.
Incoming students can, however, schedule additional times as
aircraft and instructor availability allow.
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How soon will I start
to fly?
In most cases, students will begin flying the first week
of classes at DWC; other students begin flying in January. There are
class size limits, and medical and financial aid approvals need to
be in order prior to flying.
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I have previous flight experience. How will that help me?
A certain amount of previous flight experience can be
advantageous as you will already be familiar with many procedures
and will understand what to expect flying a small aircraft. Students
with a significant amount of prior experience (private pilot's
license and beyond) have the opportunity to take DWC's transition
course, which may allow you to test out of introductory flight
classes.
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I haven't flown at
all; will that be a problem?
No. In fact, many students come to us without any prior flight
experience, just a passion for flying. This can be an advantage, as
you will quickly become comfortable learning the DWC way. We do
recommend, however, that potential flight students get an
introductory flight in a small plane to insure that flying is
something that you will be comfortable with.
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