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Whats the difference between FAR 61 and FAR 141 , Thanks in advance

I hope I haven't missed something subtle in your question, because the answer is that Part 61 and 141 are totally different.

61 covers Pilot Certification requirements and 141 covers the certification of Flight Schools.

Did I miss something?

-2Donkeys

[This message has been edited by 2Donkeys (edited 23 March 2001).]

Perhaps andyt's question is prompted by schools who offer both "part 61" and "part 141" courses?

In this case a part 141 course follows a prescribed syllabus with much more documentation. The minimum hours are lower, but it still takes 50+ for most students.

Here is a link for all the FAR's.
http://www.faa.gov/avr/AFS/FARS/far_idx.htm

A 141 school is FAA approved and inspected a 61 school is not.
The 141 school can get you a Private, or whatever else they are approved for, in less hours under their approved sylabus.