Hey Rudestuff
I have been doing a bit of research after reading you're posts, the concept of getting an FAA PPL then adding an IR seems like a great idea. I want to convert over after to EASA land to get the fATPL.
Is the process
1. FAA PPL
2. SEP/IR
3. Hour building (PIC - 100 hours) wearing a hood, at night, cross country.....
4. EASA ATPL theory + exams
Is there any point in doing the MEP/IR in the states?''
Thanks for your input on this forum, its enlightening
[/QUOTE]Now for the IR: In Europe it is 55 hours, (40 sim and 15 multi) average price? £12,000
If you have an FAA IR, you can convert it in 15 hours for about £6,000
How much does an FAA IR cost? Well you're already renting the plane! - you only pay extra for the instructor and test, so $2000 will save you £6,000
The other option is CBIR: as long as you have 35 hours as PIC under IFR (which you will get hour building) - you only need to do 10 hours multi.[/QUOTE]