Originally Posted by
Lowtimer77
My question is this--Yes, I might be doing it cheaper by training at the local FBO, but are these guys who train in 141 going to be quite a bit ahead of me by the time I am ready to go for my first airline job?
61 gives you a chance to diversify your aviation experience... whether it be aerobatics (highly recommended!), aircraft new and old... or venture into seaplanes, rotorwing, etc all counting time as time towards whatever you are going for. Why not get your feet wet in a few things before you take the bus-driver job? Personally, I believe that experience is better for you as a pilot overall.
Some people do learn better with 141 if you have that type of personality.
I'm not sure I buy the argument that 141 programs produce equal pilots in less time. The syllabus isn't the final authority on what is needed to know.