Originally Posted by
rudestuff
If you're going to the US it's advisable to get an FAA IR. You have to do those 40 hours anyway, so you're really just paying for the instructor. Why? You can convert it to a CAA/EASA IR in 10 hours, then simply do an MEIR add on (5 hours). You'll save £10k easily.
Good recommendation.
Frankly doing all of your training in the US or Canada then doing a conversion in Europe is cheaper.
Whole different kettle of fish then time building.