Originally Posted by peewit
Maybe I fall into the "don't know any better" category.
The reason I chose to do a JAA PPL at NAC was was for speed, as you rightly point out. Being over 60 years I just wanted to get flying asap. I have been learning in England for 6 months and found that it was slow progress with so many cancellations due to bad weather. I was averaging 1 hour per month over the winter and forgetting things from earlier lessons. In my opinion the standard of instruction I am getting here is just as good as the best I got in the UK. Here though I am able to build on the previous days lessons and feel I am really improving. I did all the written exams before coming out here so I do not feel part of a sausage factory. I am just flying almost every day in lovely weather. The cost saving is a factor too, and having the JAA training is purely again for speed and convenience. I did not really consider getting FAA training and converting but given the choice again I would probably make the same decision.
Peewit
Hi Peewit
Quick query, I just wanted to confirm that, indeed, one can do the written exams before the practical flying hours?, can one do these exams in Europe and use the qualification in US? If so how long does the qualification remain valid
Also does this apply to the medical, could I get say , a Danish medical and use it in U.S. and again how long will it remain valid.
Is there a lot of paperwork involved in getting the Visa, and would most peolpe that apply be granted one, my only worry is being refused the M1 Visa for some reason and then being refused future entry into the States for other reasons as a result, in the future, Cheers! IE