tepson121
28th Jan 2006, 01:12
Anyone had any experience of late trying to convert to an FAA licence?
Did anyone have any luck o/seas?
pakeha-boy
28th Jan 2006, 01:30
Mate......I initially had a kiwi CPL,ended up going overseas,and getting the FAA ATP,then getting the kiwi ATPL,......what do you need to know?...I get the feeling its the process?,If thats your concern,not a big deal really.
Basically it amounts to getting time,having the money,doing the tests and flight tests(a green card helps)and from experience it is the same going both ways.....maintaining currency,having the logbooks certified and doing a flight review.Flying and working within the FAA arena is not a problem as my 6 month checks take care of the ATP and instructor ratings.
I do the same once a year in kiwi,ie have my logbooks checked and signed off(Lower Hutt) and do a flight check.Not cheap,but its the price you pay to stay marketable.......hope that is of help....PB
tinpis
28th Jan 2006, 01:33
You got one them American pakeha wahines eh boy?
pakeha-boy
28th Jan 2006, 01:43
tinpis mate....in the good old days.....$2000 and a car got you a green card.....at least thats what this one wanted....one must use all the resources that are availibe to one......pb
tinpis
28th Jan 2006, 01:46
You married a Mexican? :hmm: