Originally Posted by
Rusty17
I know a lot of us on this thread are talking about CFI time flying at your local FBO... are you using this time or even just standard fun in the local airport pattern in a C-152 or C-172 as PIC on Apps? I can tell you that the 2012 C-172 with the Garmin 1000 and autopilot at my local club is a hell of a lot more sophisticated than the Tweet and all of my buds who were Tweet FAIPs are certainly counting their 1000 IP hours in that towards their PIC.
In other words... does 1300 PIC in a C-130/C-17/C-5 plus 200 hrs PIC in your bug smasher at the local FBO equal 1500 hrs PIC for Airline App purposes?
It's all "good" time. But more is better, heavier/more complex is better, doing it as employment is better. If you meet the mins, check the box and don't feel bad about it. When you get to the interview, you've already made it past the filter. Then it's all on you to show them you are the right fit.