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Part 61 vs Part 141: Choosing the Right Flight School
Part 61 vs Part 141 Flight School is the question that many potential students have when deciding what Flight School they choose. There are advantages to both, either may work better for certain people and specific situations. US Aviation Academy is primarily a Part 141 Flight School that has self-testing authority; from Private Pilot to Multi-Engine Instructor!
The Core Differences Part 61 vs Part 141 Flight School:
Part 61 Flight Schol
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- Less Structure
- No Ground School
- No Stage Checks
- Must Use Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)
- Can take up to 60 days to get on the schedule!
Part 141 Flight School
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- FAA Approved Curriculum
- Ground School Required
- Several Stage Checks and Mock Check Ride
- Can Use Internal Check Airmen
- Can be scheduled within a few days
- We must maintain above an 80% first-time success rate
Part 141 Vocational vs Part 141 Collegiate
For Veterans, because Private Pilot Certificate is not covered by the VA, they can conduct their Private Pilot Flight Training Part 61, but it is highly advised to still conduct the training Part 141. For 141 Training, they have the option to train Vocationally or Collegiate:
Part 141 Flight School – Vocational
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- Quicker – Start the next training immediately
- Funding- Cash or Personal Student Loan
Part 141 Flight School Collegiate
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- Paced – Must wait for the semester to start
- Funding – Access to More Loan Options