The groundschool exams are laughable on the FAA but backed up with an Oral which on occasion can last 120 mins which is tough.
Yup.
I found it astounding that some Captains with UK/Europen ATPL's utterly
failed the FAA oral exam for an FAA type rating.
Gotta positively know your stuff with the FAA inspector, otherwise...no sale.
Flying...as well, on a heavy jet.