........isn't this all about shortcuts and personal economy? My basic view on the FAA system goes with this story : Drunk student brought a dice to roll when in doubt for the CPL computerbased exam(basically given up prior due to intoxication)........passed with 72 %. I'm not making this up
Savant genious or crappy testsystem? I'm no expert, but geeez, that just ain't right.
The US has a more straightforward approach, where faults get hammered on the practical exam. Europe want's you to be a thinking pilot prior to having bad experiences, so you have a fair chance.
So mortennb, with remarks like "I think I will try to get a job outside JAA, where they acctually allow me to fly after 1 exam"...you should really ponder the question......would you like the mechanic, who just happened to do one (1) exam for his A & P from the Univerity of Laserprinter to fix the helicopter your flying ?