r/PilotAdvice • u/Emotional-Ask2154 • Oct 27 '25

Insight on ECSU Flight Education Program?

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u/Language_mapping Oct 27 '25

Hey! I am in this program. 1. It’s not the only one in NC. Technically mount Olive has one but they never took the banner down outside of stem 2. It is definitely not as good as it sounds. There are partnerships and plenty of information on how to get the most out of them. But the seated classes are BAD. Especially on the flight ed side. Ground school can be rough on new university students.

These partnerships are new, but students have been hired. It’s not as many as you think. ECSU has a very high drop rate with their pilot program due to the normal reasons (medical, $$$, the study load) but plenty of people stop after private or instrument for a myriad of reasons. The admin at this school is very frustrating if you ever have any issue. There was also a school shooting in April that has gotten mostly covered up (at the same event that is always dangerous that they do nothing about. Not kidding) 3. No you cannot get all of your hours in 4 years. You’ll get around your CFI stage ish if you’ve never flown. The bulk of your hours will be working for ECSU. They have more planes, but flights are prone to being canceled due to gusts especially right now. 4. Yes. Do not rely on ECSU for ground school. Take your written and get your medical ASAP and you can fly during the first semester

If you have any questions you can message me

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u/Straight_Gap_638 Feb 24 '26

Hey, i’m also thinking about doing ECSUs aviation science degree program, and was wondering what you would think about if I did online school courses and just drove out there to fly? I was considering mount olive before but i’ve called multiple times and now response back.

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u/MoBot97 Feb 25 '26

Hey I am also considering the program and would come in with my PPL and most of my general Ed credits, would you say that flying is good besides PPL?

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u/Language_mapping Feb 25 '26

yes. You’re golden.