yeah, guys, this reminded me of licence issue and skills test for private or commercial (or even ATP) in unnamed central European country ranging from 10 pounds to 20 pounds.
Obviously, in local currency. Not a blast for people living there either. Especially as salary levels and buying power are very low, especially compared to aviation costs...
I looked at that CAA pdf file, then looked again.
Then again.
I thought I mistook CoA for airplane fee for license issue, revalidation and skills test. It was more 'appropriate' to UK CAA charges.
Besides training in US FAA system, when I need JAA commercial, I'll just pass all the theory exams with CATS or Bristol and then visit family, pay £5 for recognition of prior whatever and then £10 for license issue.
Naturally, on top of skills test for £20 and aircraft rental.
Yeah, do I need UK CAA heli comm lic for North Sea driving? :-)
Or JAA CPL(H) and JAA IR(H) would do?
Looked into some of this stuff although is couple years ahead from now for me.
Creeping in, but just to show how much of a rip-off things could be here.
Btw, CAA fees over there are set by law. Nominal charges for admin work.