Hi everybody
Lee,
I'm planning for a french PPL --> JAA PPL. I should start the PPl training next month.
I'm agree with you that i must have 200 hrs and 100 hrs as PIC to begin the pratice of CPL.
After my PPL i'll have between 45 and 55 hours.
To achieve my practice and have 200 hours, i think about doing 150 hours as PIC in the states. The cheapest hour is about 50$ in us may be it will cheaper if i buy a grap of 150 hours. In France it is about 110$ for an hour. If you consider landing taxes and the increase of gas prices, it may cost more tnah 110$. During winter, i couldn't fly because of weather conditions.
On the other hand, i couldn't do the ATPL theory in the states because the French (DGAC) won't never convert my JAR UK licence. According to them, the pratice and theory must have been done in the same country and US is not a JAR country enven if some schools are caa approved.
Hi send Clowns
I think i can manage myself in English language. But i'm afraid of technical word if i do my ATPL Th.
Considering the integrated ATPL (or Ab-initio ATPL), I think i don't have enough money to achieve a complete ATPL CPL/IR MCC.
The modular training is cheaper.
The integrated ATPL is too expensive about 50 000£ = 71 400€ if i add fees, accomodation and food, it would be too expensive. In france the Ab-initio training costs about 60 000€.
But if you have another information about training, school, you can reply or PM me.
Have a nice day