gfunc
21st May 2015, 15:31
Hi folks,
I have just returned to the UK after many years overseas and I'm getting started converting my Aussie CPL to the UK equivalent. I've approached one large flying school who have told me that I have to undertake their ENTIRE CPL course from scratch (40+ hours).
I'm not sure if they misunderstood my situation or are trying it on. My spidey-sense is tingling, given that (i) I hold an instructors ticket in Oz and can legally instruct CPL students myself, and (ii) CPL flying is nothing more than a tidier version of PPL flying with a wobbly prop.
I've tried to get in touch with the CAA, but nothing heard as yet - common sense would suggest I need sufficient training to reach test standard (although I've learnt that aviation authorities and common sense aren't always good bedfellows). Could anyone with experience of such things point me in the correct direction?
Many thanks!
I have just returned to the UK after many years overseas and I'm getting started converting my Aussie CPL to the UK equivalent. I've approached one large flying school who have told me that I have to undertake their ENTIRE CPL course from scratch (40+ hours).
I'm not sure if they misunderstood my situation or are trying it on. My spidey-sense is tingling, given that (i) I hold an instructors ticket in Oz and can legally instruct CPL students myself, and (ii) CPL flying is nothing more than a tidier version of PPL flying with a wobbly prop.
I've tried to get in touch with the CAA, but nothing heard as yet - common sense would suggest I need sufficient training to reach test standard (although I've learnt that aviation authorities and common sense aren't always good bedfellows). Could anyone with experience of such things point me in the correct direction?
Many thanks!