Schaloner
you are correct in thinking I cannot pass the initial CAA/JAA class one medical at present. But I also would not pass an initial CAA/JAA class two. It is only by virtue of the fact I already hold a CAA class three that future class two's will be issued. The "initial" is the important bit, once you have a medical it is relatively easy to keep.
I know a UK regional Captain who only has one eye and when tha CAA turned me down for a class one, I pointed this out to them, their answer was that because he already held an ATPL before he became monocular he was allowed dispensation.
So I figured if I got an FAA ATP (which incidentally the CAA consider not to be equal to a CAA/JAA ATPL) with 2000-2500 hours under my belt, I would have a strong case for issue of a CAA/JAA class one. Although I would still require an initial medical, I would have experience to back me up.
Failing that, of course, I'd sue them for discrimination and corporate insanity
It's a long shot and it probably won't work but I'm sure gonna have some fun along the way
It is a little scary to think that a few short years from now I could be flying 747/777/A380's into the UK on a regular basis, with the FAA ATP that I'll (hopefully) soon have, but I'd not be permitted to fly a G- registered Dornier 228 for hire or reward without a CAA/JAA CPL. I could however, fly it on my CAA/JAA PPL
(that is if I understand the regulations correctly!! 5700kg and all that)
Happy flying!
BOTR
Now how do I get a green card???????
edititted because I can't get the UBB to work
[ 09 August 2001: Message edited by: BlipOnTheRadar ]