Originally Posted by nano404
So money doesn't talk that much? With a bag of money they MAY touch you and STILL expect you to fly to ATP standards? With a bag of money I should only have to look at the cockpit for 15 minutes.
By the way, state the meaning of 'jet' as defined by the FAA.
I don't have a PPL yet. But I was wondering which rules I would have to abide by? As I will obtain an FAA license but living in a British Overseas Territory, so...
You will have to follow the rules of the state of registry of the aircraft. (i.e. FARs if it is N-Reg)
My impression of doing a type rating (which I have only had described to me by folks who have done it) is that you are required to know everything about the systems and flying environment for the aircraft. As such, a lot of the ATPL knowledge is required but focused on your particular aircraft rather than a generalised aircraft. For a jet that you use for transport (vs a JP or such like) The type rating class and test have to be based around IFR operations, high altitudes, RVSM, turbine engines, pressurisation systems, etc.
Based on some initial investigation into getting a type rating it does appear basically to be - 1 - Select aircraft you are going to operate, 2 - Select training organisation that supports your chosen aircraft and regulator, 3- Agree training using either an off the shelf or custom developed programme (which may include foundation courses), 4 - Pay the money.
As to what is a jet in FAA language, I think it is exactly what the word implies. More precisely, I believe a jet is an aircraft with its thrust delivered by a turbine generating thrust through the compressor section (or ducted fan) and the exhaust (i.e. a turbo jet or turbo fan) but not something where the turbine turns an un-ducted set of blades (i.e. a turbo prop). Ramjets and Manned Rockets appear to fall into the experimental aircraft category (which makes sense with them being experimental until Virgin Galactic gets its AOC)