Originally Posted by
marz7490
Extending my initial question a bit but does anyone know if your 141 flight training needs to be at or with the school approved for the R-ATP minimums?
I've seen schools like Utah Valley University that work with your local flight training but do the minimums drop for you or do you need to train with Utah Valley?
http://www.faa.gov/pilots/training/a...ority_List.pdf
To be eligible for the RATP your flight training needs to be 141, not just the college. Avoid the university training altogether, you will spend 4 years getting to cfi and 2 more instructing. If you want your bachelors go through UVU's online program and get your training done at a local fbo. If you want an aviation degree don't spend time getting a Professional Pilot degree, instead do the admin/business degree. You may lose your medical someday and you'd have a tough time finding a use for a pilot degree. Your flying can be credited towards electives.
Back to the RATP conversation: A 141 University program really does take 4 years; they will make sure of it. If you spend even 18 months getting to cfi at a part 61 you will have saved over two years of your time. The difference between the 1000hrs RATP and 1500HR ATP is only about 8 months more of instructing. You will still be done in less time that the guy who will be eligible for the RATP.