Part 141 Flight Training
Great Basin Aviation offers different modes of flight training to help our pilots achieve a broad range of general and commercial aviation goals. We offer affordable, safe, and convenient programs to suit the many different needs of our pilots in training.
There are two types of flight training schools. One is normally referred to as a FAA certificated Part 141 Flight School and the other as a Part 61 school. The word “part” refers to a section of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Great Basin Aviation is certified to train under both sets of regulations.
Part 61 is a less standardized set of regulations governing flight certifications. Basically, it spells out what you need to know, what flying skills you must develop, and a minimum number of training and solo flight hours. Any flight instructor can teach under Part 61, doing what he or she feels is appropriate in your training as long as the training minimums are met. Most schools operate under Part 61 and do not meet the requirements of Part 141.
WHAT DOES PART 141 MEAN?
Part 141 was established to streamline and standardize flight schools. It develops and establishes consistent training methods regardless of what Part 141 certified school you train at. To quote the FAA, “enrollment in a certificated school [a part 141 school] usually ensures higher quality and continuity of training.” These schools meet prescribed standards with respect to equipment, facilities, personnel, and curricula and are reviewed on a regular basis by the FAA to ensure quality training.
One important advantage to training with a Part 141 flight school is that focused students can progress more quickly. Under Part 141, students can gain certificates with fewer hours in the airplane. For example, a private pilot certificate requires 40 flight hours under Part 61, but only 35 hours under Part 141. In addition, the commercial pilot certificate can be accomplished in just 190 flight hours at a Part 141 school, as opposed to 250 hours under Part 61. If a pilot is able to dedicate to the training, it can make for a more efficient process. That said, it is important to remember the FAA hour requirements are minimums.
Part 141 schools must maintain satisfactory performance rates. Without the FAA checking in on them constantly, Part 61 instructors aren’t always penalized if training is sub-par. A high failure rate, for example, may go unnoticed. In a Part 141 environment, however, poor instruction is taken seriously and reviewed by the FAA to ensure a proper training environment. This, again, helps you know you are getting top quality instruction.
Finally, the Part 141 training environment can be very fast-paced. Learning takes place quickly, and students must study consistently. But it also means that students at a Part 141 training school will see results and earn pilot certificates quickly, too. If a pilot wants to train under Part 141, they need to have the and resources available for the training to happen several times a week.
Give us a call and we can go over which training method will best meet your needs.
There are two types of flight training schools. One is normally referred to as a FAA certificated Part 141 Flight School and the other as a Part 61 school. The word “part” refers to a section of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Great Basin Aviation is certified to train under both sets of regulations.
Part 61 is a less standardized set of regulations governing flight certifications. Basically, it spells out what you need to know, what flying skills you must develop, and a minimum number of training and solo flight hours. Any flight instructor can teach under Part 61, doing what he or she feels is appropriate in your training as long as the training minimums are met. Most schools operate under Part 61 and do not meet the requirements of Part 141.
WHAT DOES PART 141 MEAN?
Part 141 was established to streamline and standardize flight schools. It develops and establishes consistent training methods regardless of what Part 141 certified school you train at. To quote the FAA, “enrollment in a certificated school [a part 141 school] usually ensures higher quality and continuity of training.” These schools meet prescribed standards with respect to equipment, facilities, personnel, and curricula and are reviewed on a regular basis by the FAA to ensure quality training.
One important advantage to training with a Part 141 flight school is that focused students can progress more quickly. Under Part 141, students can gain certificates with fewer hours in the airplane. For example, a private pilot certificate requires 40 flight hours under Part 61, but only 35 hours under Part 141. In addition, the commercial pilot certificate can be accomplished in just 190 flight hours at a Part 141 school, as opposed to 250 hours under Part 61. If a pilot is able to dedicate to the training, it can make for a more efficient process. That said, it is important to remember the FAA hour requirements are minimums.
Part 141 schools must maintain satisfactory performance rates. Without the FAA checking in on them constantly, Part 61 instructors aren’t always penalized if training is sub-par. A high failure rate, for example, may go unnoticed. In a Part 141 environment, however, poor instruction is taken seriously and reviewed by the FAA to ensure a proper training environment. This, again, helps you know you are getting top quality instruction.
Finally, the Part 141 training environment can be very fast-paced. Learning takes place quickly, and students must study consistently. But it also means that students at a Part 141 training school will see results and earn pilot certificates quickly, too. If a pilot wants to train under Part 141, they need to have the and resources available for the training to happen several times a week.
Give us a call and we can go over which training method will best meet your needs.