Originally Posted by
ClarenceOver
No, people don't rent to 1500. They build time, get entry level instructing or commercial positions and actually learn a little about flying while building their time to 135 or ATP minimums.
Wrong. I know of at least 3 people that are doing this. Including myself. Its called being in a field that makes you money and has nothing to do with aviation. Thats how you fund yourself to 1500 hours without having to instruct.
Do you think someone who flies 1200 hours VFR in a C-150, with no instructing, would be competitive for Skywest, Compass, Mesa etc? I wonder whether they might want to see at least some dual given? Could that kind of flight time ready someone to get through their first 121 training?