Originally Posted by
NE_Pilot
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.
Rationalize your success how you like. I'm glad it worked for you. Whats wrong with passing a checkride? Thats all the FAA requires for you to be qualified to be awarded your tickets. The airlines require - what? Good judgement, clean background, no DUIs, ability to learn...All of those and more can't be paid for at ATP or an FBO. Do yourselves a favor and get your tickets as fast as possible then start working as a CFI to get the mins.
Good luck...
-LAFF