"We have advanced classes in aircraft systems, nav systems and CRM, things an FBO won't teach you."

HAHA...

Sometimes I wonder how I got so far in aviation without all that stuff, me coming from a small FBO background and all.

Know what, I've never thought all that stuff was such a big deal. Would it help if your a 300 hour wonder looking for an RJ job? You betcha. Otherwise, it's kind of a waste of time as the experience/background you pick up by taking your time to become a seasoned pilot before going to the airlines kinda helps you fill in the blanks.

I, too, spent some time at Riddle and 141. Riddle training was of marginally better quality than the FBO. But at what cost? It certainly wasn't worth the money and I'm VERY glad I didn't take that route for all my ratings. I learned things, experienced things, at the little school that I'd NEVER have seen at Riddle.