Hi PPRuNers
Just a query about complex (S/E) conversions/differences training, sorry if this has been done to death before but I couldn't find any info already on forum. I'd like to do diff training on a single engine complex a/c, eg: an Arrow, I'm NOT interested going CPL (unusually, I have a decent job that I actually enjoy! Rare, I know), it's just to take advantage of better hiring opportunities for pleasure flying. I am also
considering doing an IMC at the same time if that were possible/practical.
I've about 130hrs TT on a PPL(A) +Night and have flown (mainly) PA28 with some C150/2 & C172. I was thinking of doing it abroad (usual £££ reasons!) combining it with some regular touring flying as part of a holiday. I considered the US for the best availability but I do not want to (& won't)go through all that Visa/M1/TSA crap again.
I think I can get a visa waiver for just the flying/'Doing hours' bit but if I'm actually training then things may be the same as ab-initio PPL???? With all the above hassle.
If I do it in a non-JAA country (eg:Canada) does it still count? I realise I'd have a check-ride once back in the UK, that's fair enough. (Any IMC would obviously have to be done at a JAA approved school I understand that).
So, any advice? (not concerned with sex & travel...),
recomms on where to try, either abroad or bite the bullet any stay in this country.