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Old 5th January 2002 | 22:30
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LAN
 
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From: Approaching DANDI FL240
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Hi low'n'slow!

Sweden is entering the JAA FCL-league within the nearest future. The way things work within the JAR-FCL community is:

1) You must have a theoretical knowledge course to achieve a LICENSE! If you are not aiming at flying multi-pilot-aircarft (B737, F50, ATR etc.), but only aircraft certified to be flown by 1 pilot (KingAir, F406 etc.), you can settle for a CPL (and pressumably IR) theoretical course. You then go ahead and gain the CPL and IR license / rating. Or - if you aspire higher - you take the ATPL theoretical course before you gain your CPL / IR.

2) If you want to fly ME turbine aircraft under IFR conditions, you must also gain a ME (IR). This allows you to fly all multi-engine aircrfat that you are rated on under IFR conditions. It does however not allow you to fly the CLASS called MEPL (multi-engine piston/land), i.e. you cannot rent a Seneca and take a weekend-trip with the family.

3) You enter a technical course for the turbine type that you want to fly. Here you learn about the aircraft engine and systems. Concludes with a written exam.

4) You take your practical flight training on the turbine A/C and take a skill test, either as F/O only or as CDR.

5) Then there are no more steps - you have what you need.

Best wishes,
Ivan
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