Originally Posted by cessna157

I disagree here. 121 training is very rigorous and strict. When you come out, you know how to fly the airplane and know what to do when things go south. What's the difference between a 600 hour pilot and a 1000 hour pilot? 400 hours as a CFI in a 172? Or better yet...a seminole?
Once you study your butt off and receive a commercial license, Instrument rating, multi engine, and type rating, you've proven to many people that you know how to fly. Yes you pick up techniques and experience after a while, but it doesn't mean you're an unsafe pilot until then. There are 1500 hour pilots that have problems with a king air, and there are 600 hour pilots that could handle a CRJ single pilot into JFK. It all depends on the person