Originally Posted by
LAfrequentflyer
Whats wrong with doing everything beyond the checkride on your own? Ever been in college? Teacher BSs and you are responsible for learning from the book / lecture (if they desire to give one...)...I learned more on my own at the library then asked for clearification in class on problems / topics.
The FAA requires you to be trained to a certain level of knowledge / practical application. ATP does exactly that. ATP does exactly what they promise for the price quoted.
Why should aviation be any different? In the rest of the world , you are responsible for your education to the level you feel comfortable.
If the FAA had issue with ATP they wouldn't be in business.
-LAFF
Personally, I think you miss out on alot of learning when you are tought how to pass a checkride, and not taught how to fly.
My instructor at my FBO was retired from a career of flying and was instructing because he enjoyed it, I think I was able to learn much more from him, than I could from a 190 hour instructor at ATP.