May 2010 — We asked two nationally recognized experts in flight training to weigh in on the effectiveness of “accelerated” flight training — those weekend, 10-day or short-term immersion courses that offer flight ratings in short periods of time. Their opinions differed somewhat — John King is a more unabashed fan of accelerated learning than is Michael Phillips. But they both agreed that accelerated learning can be effective with a reputable company, a well-designed training program and a well-prepared pilot.
Michael Phillips is a Master Flight Instructor and a charter member of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE). He instructs at CP Aviation in Santa Paula, California. He says:
