Something important I forgot to ask:
Assuming having passed the FAA IR skills test and returned to the UK could I then start the conversion right away or would I have to wait for the FAA to issue me with the license? I have once read that conversion is a long-lasting, nail-biting process?
I am asking as wondering what would be the right moment to do the IR training over there, this summer before starting on my ATPLs, or after passing the first module, or after when all is done?
If having to wait for much paper work to come through I think I would be better off by doing it before the ATPLs as I could use the time needed for working on my ATPLs. On the other hand, doing the FAA IR this summer then studying the ATPLs and then doing the conversion will leave me with a 8-months-or-probably-longer break where I will forget about a lot of stuff which is likely to up the total price again.
Any thoughts in this as well? Thanks very much!!!