Greg Fontaine - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL

Professor: Greg Fontaine

Department: Aviation

College: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AS410
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Wrote the textbooks for both AS350/AS410. Both classes are run in the same framework, and are planned well. Make sure to read and take notes before showing up to each class and you'll be fine. Loves trick questions on quizzes/tests which are all multiple choice. Classes are fast paced but still boring, pay attention to ALL of what he says for tests

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AS410
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Took him for 350 and 410. The dispatch class is all about the manual. Get to know that book in and out because you can use it on the exams and will need it for the practical. He has good resources online for practical prep be sure to use them. If you put in your effort and are really interested in dispatch, this class will be fine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AS350
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Will not take again. His policies are very strict. He is ver demeaning as a teacher and make you feel terrible upon leaving class. I received a decent grade but will never go through that again

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AS410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Hes there simply to fulfill the requirements of a dispatcher course. Mostly cares about getting through the content of the day and getting out (hes one of the first people out the classroom at the end of class if that gives you an idea). If you actually want your dispatcher certificate youre gonna need to teach it to yourself pretty much.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AS350
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

his class is one of the worth class in COA. doesn't means others class is useless but he gives me more than other teacher do. Class rule is strict, three hard exams. easy B but hard A. But if you want actually learn something, please take him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AS350
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Like many of the comments, Fontaine does have his set of rigid formatting policies. He might seem a bit intimidating sometimes. However, he does know his stuff and really makes you work to understand the material. Do your readings, and practice the bonus points, they really help solidify your knowledge. Not the best prof. but he knows his stuff.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AS350
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Take Professor Campbell. Prof Fontaine creates a demeaning and difficult learning atmosphere, where the strictness and policy has more importance than the material itself. Extremely condescending, and has no experience using the material in his career. If you are an A student, expect to get a C or lower. If you are a B student, good luck.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: AS410
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Airline Dispatch is no joke. You either put in a lot of effort to this class or you don't succeed. Its a lot of stuff crammed into a 50 minute class. He does extremely well managing it, but its up to you to really learn the material. Be prepared and don't let your partner down.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AS350
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He sure has his own thing going on. He's knowledgable on the material he's teaching but he breaks it down into his own way and if you didn't study for it you'll carry on completely lost the whole semester. Tough class but if you're one of the students thats hitting the books and reading all day long it shouldn't be much of a problem.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AS350
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Take professor Fontaine if you want to actually get $$$$$ worth from tuition. This guy is worth EVERY PENNY. Be prepared for class--print out the reading, highlight the vocab, and especially the quizzes (SAVE OR KILL YOUR GRADE). He gives plenty of extra credit by taking away at least 1 question per quiz and TESTS. I learned a lot and class flew by

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AS410
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is a Fontastic Professor. I guarantee you will have a fontanious time in this class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: AS350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He has strict policies, but he truly cares if his students are learning the material or not, and he does a good job explaining things. It's not a very easy A, but if you read the homework and pay attention in class (essentially, put forth an effort), it's definitely doable. The class is extremely well structured which I enjoyed

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: AS410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I had him for dispatch. Every class he always has a plan and sticks to it. It is very fast paced because there is a lot to cover. It is a class you do need to study for.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: AS350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Not helpful and strict Polices. Must pay attention and study.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AS350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Horrible. Avoid him if you have a choice. Does not want students to succeed and is not helpful at all. He does know what he is talking about though but makes you feel dumb every single class. Disappointed in ERAU for hiring/keeping him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AS350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Why did he become a teacher? Obviously doesn't care to teach. Be prepared to teach material to yourself & have heavily weighted quizzes on new material. Says you can come get extra help in office but is reluctant to give help when you try. Very frustrating teacher to work with. The material itself isn't difficult- the professor makes it difficult.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: AS350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

has RIDICULOUS policies that made me not get an A in the class. He takes points off for silly things that don't even reflect your knowledge level for the course (your final grade should reflect what you learned not your ability to write your name and date exactly as he specifies). I have so much more to say, but my character limit ran out.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: AS350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Horrible teacher. Holds heavily weighted quizes BEFORE he lectures about it. He will test you on things he just mentions in passing in class. Tests are not too hard but have alot of "gotcha" type things in them. Forget about asking for help in class too, the most you'll get inside of class is about 10 seconds. AVOID AT ALL COST.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: AS350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you're meticulous and detail-oriented then this class isn't that big of a deal. However, if you are the type of person who makes frequent, small mistakes or who doesn't pay attention to even the smallest detail, your e gunna have a bad time. I can unequivocally say that Vosburry's test are harder than Fontaine's, but just barely.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: AS340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Worst professor ever. He makes watching paint dry look like the best day ever.