It seems to me that people will always slag off what they don't know or don't understand the whole FAA vs JAA argument is getting just a little tiresome (to say the least)
I have dual qualifications CPl Multi IR from JAA/FAA and a JAA FI and can honestly say that both Authorities have there strong points and both have there weak points. There is no substantial difference between the syllabi both are looking for "safe private pilots" who are going to continue learning as their experience increases.
As for the comments about FAA pilots getting their licenses from cereal boxes and being dangerous "utter bollox"is the only phrase that comes to mind.
We have all had PPL's try to kill us during their training and some even insist on trying during dual checks!!!
Rant Over
