Globalisation is the word of the moment . G8 , CHOGM and all that, I am refering to ofcourse.
But Globalisation , reaching aviation, is a far cry. ICAO is a toothless Tiger.
Take me for example. I have an Australian ATPL, USATP, and New Zealand ATP, I also have a British Passport. Now for me to fly in Europe requires $25000 USD and six months free time to convert my licence, the fact that my other licences are "ICAO" means nothing to the JAR.
I applaud however the JAR formation, the fact that it excludes the rest of the worlds qualifications and not vice versa, is puzling!!
Anyway I am traveling to the U.K to get an CAA appraisel of my quals will cost me 75 pounds, I HOPE ITS WORTH IT!