Unfortunately the problem is that 141 is different. According to Appendix B to Part 141 (2) “A person must hold (…) student pilot certificate prior to enrolling in (…) the private pilot certification course”. I am told by our FSDO that we have to apply for exclusion. I was wondering how other schools are dealing with that. Well apparently nobody out there is working with 141…;-)

I am instructing Part 61 in Europe but once worked at 141 schools. Does that help?

If you have any good ideas on the subject - YES!