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Old 21st Jun 2006, 09:44
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unfazed
 
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The US system is a bit more enlightened and does not impose as many limitations, as long as you can pass a tower light signal test you will be issued a waiver and can gain any level of license.


You will require a work visa or immigrant visa to actually use the license in the US (Outside of the US you may find other restrictions on using the license for paid work).

Not sure what your circumstances are but it is a big sacrifice to leave your homeland and friends just to get around archaic rules.

Might be smarter to keep flying and see what EAsa brings but then only you can decide. If you are young and time is plentiful and committments minimal then you could go to join a US trianing organisation on a J1 visa which will let you work as a flight instructor for 12 months after you qualify.

You will need to resesearch your options

Alternatively - accept the limitations and get a well paid job so that you can buy your own aircraft or setup your own aviation business.

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