What is best, training under Part 141 in an FAA approved flight school, or under Part 61 with an independent instructor. Also can you recommend a good school or instructor?
You can find both good and bad flight training at a 141 approved flight school and also at a part 61 school or with an independent instructor. Under part 141 a student can complete training programs in less flight time (in theory) and this may result in a cost savings especially for instrument and commercial training. No, we are not allowed to recommend specific schools or instructors. There are certainly many variables that can affect the outcome of a flight training program, however one thing stands out that seems important to mention. In my opinion, the one absolutely required element in any successful flight training program besides a committed and interested student, is an instructor who knows how, and is willing and able to take co-responsibility with his student to get the job done. In other words, the instructor must “take ownership” of the task of teaching the student what he or she needs to learn to be a safe pilot, and also what he or she needs to learn to pass the checkride
