Hello knowledgeable people!
I'm planning on moving to the UK at some point in the future and thought I'd get some advice.
My wife is British and we both really want to live in the UK in the near future. I know, I know! The helicopter opportunities there are far less than here in the US or other parts of the world, but we've got our minds set so hopefully we can make it happen.
I have my JAA CPL and am currently saving some cash to get my QFI in the UK. I have 240 hours at the moment and am also working to get to that 250 mark. I may be able to get a FAA instructor position but am hoping to go straight to the UK.
I have never flown in the UK and I haven't even flown in the USA for about 4 months now so I'm probably a bit rusty. I'm a bit nervous about trying to fly in the UK for the first time trying to learn the system, much less trying to do my QFI there without much previous experience. I am hoping to get some advice on where to do my instructor training (Mike Green's name has popped up a couple of times) and what I should do to prepare for the transition there to do my QFI (bookwork, flying experience, etc.). Should I just plan on doing some flying before doing the course or will I integrate that as part of the course?
If anyone has any input I would appreciate it (unless it is trying to discourage me from moving!
Thanks for the help.