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Old 26th Feb 2009, 23:22   #1 (permalink)
 
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JAA/JAR Conversion

Anyone converted their Lic. recently to a JAA from ICAO or FAA?
How was it ? who with? How much? and how long did it take?
just some general info would be great.
I have done a search and found some useful tips, but anyone done it recently.

6500TT
2000 multi crew jet.

Possible job later in the year req JAA. don't know if its worth the trouble?

thanks in advance.
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Old 27th Feb 2009, 21:19   #2 (permalink)
 
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all you need to do is to sitt the 14 exams, and then one check ride (skill test) on the type of aircraft you use to fly in a simulator. I recommend bristol groundschool. I did it, and bristol are very good.
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Old 1st Mar 2009, 03:15   #3 (permalink)
 
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all you need to do is to sitt the 14 exams, and then one check ride (skill test) on the type of aircraft you use to fly in a simulator. I recommend bristol groundschool. I did it, and bristol are very good.
Exactly, just sit it. Only 14. Nothing else. Piece of cake.
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Old 2nd Mar 2009, 14:37   #4 (permalink)
 
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I dont remember exactly, but i do know that with your experience, you dont even need to sit the 14JAA subjects, only 3 if i remember correctly.... HUman Facotrs, Air Law and Operational procedures...

Look it up on the CAA website but pretty sure on the 3 subjects and most definatley sure you dont have to do the whole 14 of them!
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Old 2nd Mar 2009, 15:26   #5 (permalink)
 
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Depends whether you want a restricted licence or a full JAA one. If you sit only the 3, then your licence is effectively a national licence restricted to aircraft registered in that state. If you want a full JAA licence then you have to bite the bullet and do all 14
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Old 3rd Mar 2009, 07:39   #6 (permalink)
 
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thanks guys,

have also been told that I only need 4 exams.

see how I go.

cheers
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Old 3rd Mar 2009, 09:45   #7 (permalink)
 
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I converted from FAA, did all 14 exams took 18 months part time, lot of work, I used Oxford but passed by using Bristol GS Question Bank, If I had to do it again
I would use Bristol GS, much better support and instructors. Have not used the license as of yet, flying on a Saudi License!!
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Old 3rd Mar 2009, 10:18   #8 (permalink)
 
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Ahhh now i know where ya from Globallocal! Sorry bout that!

Yeah the exams are pretty straight forward with the info out there and question bank, so just do it and head on over!
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Old 3rd Mar 2009, 11:28   #9 (permalink)
 
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Here's a link to the UK LASORS, you should look for G1.5.

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/175/Sectio...%20LICENCE.pdf

In a nutshell, unless you have more than 3.000 hours/ 1.500 PIC in +30.000 kg public transport you will need to do all 14 ATPL written exams, plus the Flight Skills Test.

PM me if you want and I'll try to give you as much info as I can; did the whole thing a couple years ago.

Cheers.
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Old 3rd Mar 2009, 12:16   #10 (permalink)
 
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And as I said above, the licence you will get is valid for UK reg aircraft only unless you do all 14.
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Old 4th Mar 2009, 01:15   #11 (permalink)
 
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Thanks Guys,

Hey, min effort to start!!!
It will be a UK reg. Once in then might take my time and do the rest for full JAR.

thanks again.

GL
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