141 Information

Rotors of the Rockies in now a Part 141 School!

There are two types of FAA pilot training schools, Part 61 and Part 141, which refer to the parts of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) under which they operate. The difference between the two boils down to the curriculum, which has to be FAA approved, and accountability. Part 141 schools are routinely audited by the FAA and must meet student pilot performance rates. Part 61 schools don't have the same paperwork and accountability requirements. More than 80% of flight schools operate under Part 61.

Why should you care that you train at a 141 school?

• Because Part 141 training demands extensive documentation and inspection, a 141 certificate is a guarantee of quality, scrutinized by the FAA.
• Only Part 141 schools are eligible for VA-reimbursed training, traditional student loans, and GI Bill funding.
• Due to the stricter training standards, the FAA minimum hours to achieve certification in a Part 141 program are fewer than in a Part 61 school, (though the student average is the same.) For example, to achieve a commercial pilot certification in a Part 61 school, the minimum requirement is 150 hours. In a Part 141 school, the commercial pilot certification requires 115 hours.

What Does This Mean to You?

• Rotors now operates under the eagle eye of the FAA, even more so than before. We have an FAA approved curriculum.
• We will soon be eligible to accept GI and VA funding.
• Traditional funding will be easier to get.
• We will be able to accept foreign students.
• We have moved to a more traditional curriculum-based training program that requires package flight training purchases for all new students and returning students working on new ratings. SEE OUR NEW PACKAGE PRICES HERE.