Originally Posted by
RyGuy1788
Monetary break over 141, aka 61 is cheaper. Would a Part 141 school train you under part 61 though? I am having a hard time finding this info. I was reading
rickair7777's post and it sounds like I would just take the 141 course and then take the checkride under 61 if I have enough flight time before completing the 141 course. I might do that, and if I end up taking the whole 141 course, then oh well, I got more training.
Many schools will not allow you to switch programs midstream. At my old school you could not say "ok, I want to take a part 61 ride in the middle of my part 141 program." You can do part 61 and some 141 schools but the 61 course will most likely be more expensive than doing part 61 at a local FBO.
My advice again is to get your private part 61 and work on your school. If after you receive your private you like what you have been doing then consider taking out the huge loan and going 141.