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Yep, second letter from the CAA arrived yesterday stating that because I had failed HW test once already I could not take it again with the CAA. I could, however, get a restricted CPL that would limit me to instruction/aerial work. The letter also stated that to get a JAA licence from the CAA the medical had to be done by the CAA.
So...as it stands the CAA is not doing the same tests as the other nations in the JAA but will not give you a JAA licence if you can't do their tests ! Work that one out !
The doctor also apologised for not being able to help which I thought was quite nice. There was no indication on the letter of where things were going to go in the future.
I reckon the way forward is as Yosser said - go Stateside.
