When seaweed has a JAA IR then maybe I'll listen to his arguments. Another recent post of his here demonstrates he seems to be just a typing advert for U.S schools.
The fact that you have failed to answer my question in every one of your posts, has infact answered it quite satisfatorily.
I'd just like to praise you on your outstanding detective skills also. Youve exposed me. I am indeed trying to advertise the benefits of US schools. Why you felt the need to link another thread however is beyond me. Surely there is enough evidence in this thread alone for you to build your case.
Fair weather, I dont know what to say. I completed my FAA training all expenses for £11000. I found a job and built to 750 before my return. (admitadly, my living expenses became VERY low, almost negative
during that time)
I hope my conversion isnt going to cost an additional £34000!!!!!
Especialy since I was quoted £12000. And I didnt shop around.
I'll admit, I have been very shrewd and miserly during my training. I took advantage of every freebie going. I rode in the back of other aircraft on IR training flights to observe on a regular basis.
I used the books of those who had gone before me and bought nothing new except charts and plates.
I convinced JAA hour building pilots to fly their cross countrys under the hood, so that I could fly as safety pilot and log the hours toward my total required for the CPL in exchange for the evenings beer.
Heres another one.
www.craigslist.com is a website where you can find people looking to share cars from one city to another. Advertise your intention to fly between two citys and you will be inundated with people wanting to share the costs.
There are numerous ways to save money if you are willing to find them and take the trouble.