Originally Posted by
Puppyz
LAFF, there are some older more experienced CFI's out there who are really good at what they do. The skills and knowledge they bring to the table cannot be matched by a guy who started flying 90 days ago. Some of the best CFI's i've had included a former bush pilot, and a former airline pilot. I learned a lot more then just PTS standard from these guys, and that makes you a better pilot for sure.
Unless your going to be going to a alaska bush flying job after your checkride or going straight to a 121 job its all fluff to milk you out of money. You need the FAA tickets and then you need to build hours as a CFI. You don't need Alaska bush flying or 121 techniques in a C-172 as a student. Expecially when you're paying for someone else to review or relive their glory days.
Keep it simple...Get your ratings as quickly / safely as possible (ATP does this), then CFI to get your hours so you can apply to the regionals / 135 job you want. You don't need to waste time / money on Alaskan bush flying techniques in Omaha, NE at a mom/pop FBO.
-LAFF