Originally Posted by
threeighteen
You may actually be right there then. I didn't see that part. Worth checking with whomever will be doing your ATP ride, and get a few other opinions from other people who do ATP rides. Basically, find someone who will accept it and is able to explain/defend why they can.
That AC refers to "tasks" not "flight experience." So, if someone wanted approval to use an AATD for some part of their ATP ride because their Piper Seminole wasn't IFR or something, they could request to use their AATD for that portion of the check ride.
As mentioned above, correct - only FTD or FFS count towards "total time as a pilot" for the ATP. And yes, has to be in a 141 course (prevents two buddies from randomly logging FTD time at a 141 outside of some structured training). Also, you're able to log the ATP-CTP and airline training courses (142 / 121). OP, that will get you another 30+ hours.