Hello everybody.
Does anybody know of, or is anybody aware of any efforts that are taking place to make it easier to convert from other ICAO licenses to a JAA license?
I do not understand why the JAA makes this so difficult. I don't think there are too many other countries out there where you have to do so much in order to convert.
A highly expierienced airline pilot who has flown thousands of hours, all over the world, must still sit the 14 ATPL exams, and pass the checkrides in order to convert. Where is the sense in that?
I understand that there are different regulations which must be learned, as well as differences in airspace etc. etc. But a VOR or NDB in Slovakia, works the same as a VOR or NDB in Tennessee. Just as an airplane in Czech airspace flies the same as an airplane in New York's airspace.
Are there any movements or negotiations happening between the various agencies to make this process a simpler, more common sense practical approach?
Regards.
