Originally Posted by
unfazed
The only thing you can't do is sign them off for a checkride or sign off an endorsement (like the BFR).
Bit pointless then don't you think ? So if it is such a level playing field why won't they (FAA) accept the judgement of a JAA FI ?
I don't understand your point. You argued earlier that the playing field was not level in the FAA CFI's favour. You keep bringing up this BFR point. However,
- whilst only an FAA Instructor can sign-off a BFR (and the reason is the BFR is not "generic" flight training, but has an FAA-specific component of ground training on Part 91 and Part 61)
- equally, only a JAA Examiner can sign-off the JAA equivalent of the BFR, the LPC
How exactly does the FAA CFI exclusivenes of the BFR support your point that the playing flield is not level when JAA Proficiency checks likewise require JAA qualifications?
Your earlier comment was
"Lets face it the original comment is accurate CAA/JAA are taking the PI$$ out of JAR FI's and that is a fact."
I just don't see any
regulatory facts that support this. Of course weather, tax, airport costs etc etc mean the overall playing field is far from level and there aren't FAA schools in the UK the way there are JAA ones in the US.