From all this discussion, it should be perfectly clear to all that the FAA is far and away the best, easiest, cheapest, and most straightforward aviation authority on the face of the planet.
And, surprise surprise, the USA also has the most pilots of any country as well, with the least burdemsome regulations, and licensing procedures.
And yet, a few countries look down their collective noses at the FAA certificate, somehow thinking it inferior.
Especially the ATPL.
Well, for these, I would like to strap their backside into an aircraft and watch 'em perform as required, with an FAA inspector.
Five will get you ten....they would fail.
