Hi all,
Does anyone have any views on the JAA ATPL training, followed by paid instructor time, at EFT? Specifically:
- Given that a JAA ATPL can only be ‘unfrozen’ if 500 of the 1500 hours are multi-crew hours, is there any point in staying to accrue time as a single-crew pilot beyond 1000 hours? (i.e. why do they suggest instructing to 1500 hours?)
- From what I can see on their website, the APP Program includes a single engine CFI and CFII rating but not a MEP instructor rating. Is this true?
- If so, how can one obtain 200 hours of MEP solo time on the APP Program (as per their website) without it? Where are those MEP hours being accrued? The course breakdown on the website seems to suggest that one would obtain 21 dual hours and 3 solo hours of ME time, where are the other 176 ME hours coming from? Is the MEP time being accrued whilst I am training instrument flying to students on a multi-engine aircraft?
- According to their website, my CAA medical must remain valid during the course. Given that I am forty, that the course lasts two years and that the CAA only authorise Gatwick to issue Class 1 medicals, am I seriously expected to fly back to Gatwick four times during the two-year period to keep it valid? Aren't there any CAA-approved Medical Examiners in Florida?
- Does anyone know if EFT arrange a J-1 visa for my wife if she wanted to spend some of my time in Florida with me? (i.e. is she allowed to do any work at all as a result of my studies?)
Before, you ask, yes I have asked EFT these questions too but wanted some independent input too.
Happy days...
Birky
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