Hindsight is always 20/20. A lot of people who went to these expensive training facilities (myself included) was sold on an idea not knowing any better. I was very naive when looking for training and bought into the glossy brochure even after completing my private part 61 at a local FBO.

Not everyone is fortunate to know people in the industry to smack you the head for being crazy spending that sort of money. I wish I knew about forums like this when I was looking around at training.

I solicited the advice of pilots I saw in the airport while traveling and asked their opinion on a 141 facility, most feedback was positive.

Bottom line is I received my training for $50,000 in 2006. I worked hard and got out quick and cheap (DCA cheap). Yes i could of done it for less, but as I said, hindsight is always 20/20. If any prospective pilot stops me in the airport and asks about training I would be strongly suggest not diving $100,000 in debt like many students I know did.