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johnnypick
4th Apr 2002, 14:17
I've just returned from the States in possesion of an FAA CPL/IR and just like th JAA you have to do a long cross country. 250nm in one direction and a stop on the way back! (longer than the JAA one I think) however in the States they don't expect you to get anything signed to prove this. Knowing the CAA they'll want something written in blood, will this be a problem when doing the CPL over here in England?? I have some AvGas receipts from my first stop will this help??
Cheers
Johnny
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euroflyer
4th Apr 2002, 14:24
Regarding the x-country for the JAR CPL you need to do a 300NM navigation flight with 2 full stop landings.
You do not need a QCC form, this is only required for the PPL.
My instructor signed my logbook once the x-country was done.
Hope this helps.
For further details www.srg.caa.co.uk
KitKatPacificuk
4th Apr 2002, 14:31
I did the old system (UK CPL). They wanted a 300 nm x country stopping at 2 other airfields a then returning home. The 300nm is as the crow flies so don't measure the distance you actually fly if it has a dog leg in it between airfields. I did mine in the states and nothing was required to be signed or stamped at any of the fields. Also they require 2 x 65nm X countries at night. I think it's the same for the JAA. But someone may know better about JAA regs.
Capt Wannabe
4th Apr 2002, 18:49
Don't know if 'As the crow flies' is still applicable under JAR. This would make my 300nm flight invalid, along with a lot of other peoples. :confused:
The Greaser
4th Apr 2002, 20:38
I just 'converted' FAA CPL/IR to JAR CPL/IR - no cross country required as the CPL is only to requirement and not a full approved course. I have my blue book in front of me and I haven't ever done a 'land away' in the UK.
The Greaser, just curious, what was involved in obtaining your JAA CPL from the FAA CPL in your case?
The Greaser
4th Apr 2002, 20:52
3db
Did about 8 flight (12 hours or so) basically just familiarisation with procedures, airspace and R/T. Most of the flights were run as 'test profiles' until I was fairly sure I would pass first time.
(Plus of course the 14 ATPL exams)
Hope this helps, if you want more info let me know.
The Greaser,
Thank you, that answers all my questions.