"We started this discussion on how fast someone out from a FBO would get hired for a 121 job compared to a DCA graduate"
Oh, I forgot it was 121. You still have a shot, then. His PIC turbine is all 135.
"the average at DCA is 28 months from ZERO time to the left seat of the CRJ/ERJ give or take a couple of months"
Are you saying zero time to regional jet Capt in 28 months? That's impressive. With what airlines?
"the lax behavior I have seen virtually in every FBO I ever visited might fit well for the self motivated"
You mean guys taxiing closer than 20 feet to a fuel truck? HAHA, had to throw that out. Seriously, though, I think you're right about one thing. The FBO route is not a good way to go unless you ARE self motivated. If you need a strict, regimented system, to excell, a small flight school might not work out like a big academy where they fill in all the blanks for you. I still think filling in those blanks on your own make you a better pilot, thus, I like little flight schools.
I understand what you are saying about GA. A lot is up the professionalism of each pilot. I gotta say, though, if everyone interested in aviation was forced to train DCA style. GA in the US would be like it is in most parts of the world. Nearly non-existent. I'd rather have what we have here. Keep your eyes open at those uncontrolled airports.
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