Training question ppl, ir, comm

[mddg3581]

• I agree with the statement of having pros and cons for both. I will say that alot of FBO's offer both routes which is beneficial for a number of reasons. One benefit for part 141 though is the lower hour requirements. If you really have the extra money than why not just go out and get the cross country time whenever you want off the syllabus since its all getting logged anyway with the freedom of being able to kick things into motion quicker if you decide to move forward in the career direction? Part 61 or 141 does not gaurantee better instruction or making you a better pilot. Much of these two things really depends on quality instruction. For every half ass student there are half ass instructors slipping by 61 and 141. A good instructor will help you get the necessary knowledge regardless of the program you are in. As far as a syllabus 141 needs one and many 61 schools use one as well. It does help you sort of keep track of the pace you should be on. All the 61 and 141 differences are somewhat negligable as far as hours are concerned for your ppl. Keep doing your research though and asking questions. I would not listen to any opinions here though that are too far biased in one way or another.

 

[Joshrk22]

Okay dumb question... what's the difference between Part 61 and Part 141 schools? Also, my CFI(soon to be, when I start training) is not located at a flight school. He's just a CFI out there to teach people how to fly, not log hours or make very much money. He's charging me $20/hr for instruction and $18/hr for the plane. I've flown with him a few times, so I don't know if that's why it's so cheap. There's a flight school down the road at a Class C airport. They told me around 8000-10000 for my PPL through there. I'm only 16, I dont have that kind of money. What do you guys think? I'm interested in aviation for a career so I want good training, I'm thinking more of a military career then probably airlines down the road.

 

[gkrangers]

PPL can be had for as little as 4000-5000 with a decent price, and minimum hours. 6000-8000 is a pretty fair estimate, favoring the low side...8-10k is just way too much.

 

[CKJET]

Just go to ATP you will be a RJ F/O in 90 days!!!!!!

 

[meyers9163]

Thanks for the replies. However I was wondering what thoughts are on doing it the FBO route? I've never heard so much complaining until I recently stated my interest in going the FBO route. Before I stated I waned to go to an ATP or fast flight school and there was complaining about that as well. Any ways going this route at an FBO WILL be cheaper there is no dout. Right now I found an FBO that will take me IR-CFII for about 17k total. This way they do an IR/Comm course (without multi add on) and then have you start instructing/flying out of the right seat near the end of your comm rating so you can be prepared shortly after to take a CFI check ride and CFII after that. Any ways I was wondering if anyone has done this before and could give me some advice. The way I've figured, and have extra room for cost is this would be roughly 17k and 204 flight hours (50 ppl i already will have done).
The ATP grads/students are all about the MULTI time which is great but what have others done in order to get Multi time to be interviewed or meet the mins? I was just wondering how going the FBO route will either put me at a disadvantage or advantage (other than not being in debt like many)? All the help has been great. Looking for more. Thank you