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In this episode of Runway Life, Craig sits down with Pete Lankester, co-owner of First Landings Aviation, for an in-depth, honest conversation about one of the biggest decisions a future pilot will make: Part 61 or Part 141 flight training?
If you’re considering flight school — or already enrolled and wondering if you chose the right path — this episode breaks down the real-world pros and cons of each training structure. From flexibility and cost to syllabus structure, VA benefits, airline hiring perceptions, and training efficiency, Craig and Pete go beyond the textbook definitions and talk about what actually matters in today’s aviation industry.
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In this episode of Runway Life, Craig sits down with Pete Lankester, co-owner of First Landings Aviation, for an in-depth, honest conversation about one of the biggest decisions a future pilot will make: Part 61 or Part 141 flight training?
If you’re considering flight school — or already enrolled and wondering if you chose the right path — this episode breaks down the real-world pros and cons of each training structure. From flexibility and cost to syllabus structure, VA benefits, airline hiring perceptions, and training efficiency, Craig and Pete go beyond the textbook definitions and talk about what actually matters in today’s aviation industry.

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