JAR Ops
Guv,
I have to take issue with you about your post about JAR Ops on another thread. In my experience it hasn't been a waste of time at all - the licensing allows free transfer of pilots and engineers from one JAA country to another without time wasting Air Law exams, validations and even requalification - now that WAS a waste of time.
It's the same theme as international ATC - and the CE mark. Standards are a GOOD thing. They simpifly life. Of course it's a pain having to adapt from your cosy old national procedures but you only have to do it once.
I would go further and say that FAA and JAA procedures ought to be harmonised too - we fly in the world's airspace - let's use the same procedures.
Now, about those bloody French plugs....