Originally Posted by mrwellington
........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
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 ?
Ofcourse not, but I am not a mechanic either. Are you saying you are a better pilot if you take 14 exams instead of 5? I dont know all of the JAA exams, but I know 1 is about flight planning. Dont you have to plan a flight plan from Japan to the UK or something. At 60.000 feet? Well, I cant see how that makes you a better helicopter pilot. And the rest is for fixed wing except performance??
90% of new pilots in the US work as a CFI for 1 year getting theyr first 1000 hours. Gaining experience and getting a better understanding of the whole education. Do they do the same thing in JAA nations?
How long does the 14 exams make you a better pilot?
Also find the story you tell hard to beleive. First of all, where did he take he's exam? Who lets a drunk student into a testing center. Second, smart move by the student to show he's true side before he's even done with he's education.
And if its true, yes it might be right.. But you will also show the possible employer that your a slacker when you show your results. As well as the reputasion he already received after doing that stunt. And the FAA has a min of 70% to pass, while JAA has 75%. Cant see the big difference, since you can see the examples of JAA questions at JAA.nl. Almost the same.
Only difference is that the FAA gives you the test prep.
And also another thing, how many helicopters does the US have compared to ALL JAA countries.. And look at the accidents???
But I guess we are the bad mechanic, while your the pro with 14 exams....