Selecting Part 141 or 61 Flight Training
Jessup Aviation offers avenues for both Part 141 and 61 flight training in our undergraduate aviation degree programs. Students should select the pathway that is best suited to meet their personal and professional needs and goals. Below outlines the differences between both training options to aid in the decision making process.
Definitions
Part 61
Part 61: Section of the Federal Aviation Regulations that states the regulatory requirements for the issuance of pilot certificates and ratings in the United States (14 C.F.R. § 61)
Part 141
Part 141: Section of the Federal Aviation Regulations that states the regulatory requirements for flight school certification in the United States. (14 C.F.R. § 141)
Same Destination, Different Pathways
What is the main difference?
Part 141 and Part 61 operations both train and equip students for the same required FAA pilot certifications and ratings at the same level of quality. The main difference between these flight operations is the minimum time required to complete the certificates and ratings and depending on the operation, the style of training.
R-ATP Eligibility
Reduced total flight time for eligible students
If the student completes their Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot certificate under Part 141 at an approved a4yyÎçÒ¹¸£Àû flight partner and complete the required units of degree course work, they will be eligible for a reduction in total flight time for the Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate resulting in a Restricted Airline Transport Pilot certificate (R-ATP). Depending on the degree option the normal FAA required total time of 1,500 hours for the ATP can be reduced to the following minimum total time for the R-ATP :
– B.S. Aviation (60 approved core aviation credits) = 1,000 hours total time
– B.A. or A.S. Aviation (30 approved core aviation credits) = 1,250 hours total time
Students who are eligible for the R-ATP and meet all the requirements will be endorsed at the bottom of their transcript when their degree is conferred.
For the B.S., B.A., and A.S., in Aviation degree programs at a4yyÎçÒ¹¸£Àû, students are required to have completed the following minimum certificates and ratings: Private Pilot Certificate; Instrument Rating; Commercial Pilot Certificate.
| Training Differences | Part 141 | Part 61 |
| Private Pilot minimum total flight time | 35 hours | 40 hours |
| Private Pilot minimum solo time | 5 hours | 10 hours |
| Private Pilot solo cross-country flight | More than 100 nautical miles, with 3 takeoffs and landings at three points | More than 150 nautical miles, with three takeoffs and landings at three points |
| Instrument Rating minimum total instrument flight time | 35 hours | 40 hours, of which 15 hours must be from a flight instructor with an instrument-airplane rating (CFII) |
| Instrument Rating cross-country requirements | One cross-country flight with a CFII, under IFR, that is 250 nautical miles or more with one segment at least 100 nautical miles between airports, with an instrument approach at each airport, and three different kinds of approaches | One cross-country flight with a CFII, under IFR, that is 250 nautical miles or more with one segment at least 100 nautical miles between airports, with an instrument approach at each airport, and three different kinds of approaches Also, 50 hours of total cross country time as Pilot in Command (PIC) |
| Commercial Pilot total time | 120 hours for the commercial pilot course | 250 hours total time |
| Note: The numbers provided above for flight time are the minimum hours stated by the FAA. Students may fly over the minimum hours due to training needs. | ||
Flight FAQ’s
- Students who have zero experience or have completed their private pilot certificate.
- Students wanting to pursue the R-ATP.
- Students looking for a more structured approach.
- Students who have completed their instrument rating or greater certificates under Part 61 or are partway in the completion of a certificate.
- Students who want to complete their certificates not at a partnered a4yyÎçÒ¹¸£Àû flight school.
- Students who want maximum flexibility.
Yes, you may transfer FAA pilot certificates and ratings for academic credit. Certificates and ratings accepted include: Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot Single-Engine Land, Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Land, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII), Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI).
Yes, you can transfer your Private Pilot certificate for academic credit and still be eligible for the R-ATP. You will need to complete the Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot certificate under Part 141 from an approved a4yyÎçÒ¹¸£Àû flight partner and complete the required course material to earn the R-ATPO endorsement.
- For Part 141: You may switch between a4yyÎçÒ¹¸£Àû approved flight schools after completion of certificates and ratings. If you elect to switch schools partway through training, up to 50% of flight training may be transferred between 141 flight partners and up to 25% of flight training may be transferred from a Part 61 to Part 141 operation.
- For Part 61: You can transfer flight schools at any time, however we recommend staying with a flight school or flight instructor throughout a certificate or rating for consistency in training.
