I went to Mesa Pilot Development in Farmington, NM (Mesa Pilot Development Program). I wouldn't recommend going there these days, but I went from no flight experience into the right seat of the CRJ in 14 months. Never instructed. I've heard every angle of the time/no-time debate, but with over 1,500 in the CRJ I haven't killed anyone yet!

I have great respect for those that instruct, and would like to get my CFI ratings someday. To each is own and the way I went certainly worked for me! So far I've been very happy with the experience and although we all know what kind of company Mesa is, MAPD came through on all the promises they made me.