ishe:
I did speak with the man mentioned in the other Uni-Top thread. I told them I wasn't current in several emails and they asked me if I would get current. I researched it and found out the cost would be around 5000 dollars. Not including hotel and transportation costs. So then, I get the call from Uni-Top and ultimately a combination of the threads on this forum and the actual conservation with the Chief Pilot...didn't give me that warm fuzzy feeling. Trying to get certain details from them was like pulling teeth. I can only imagine what communication is like once they got you stranded in Wuhan. 40 on/20 off. Sounds OK, but we all know they will probably not honor this. It would probably be an epic battle every time you try and organize your travel to and from your days ON.
In addition, say I get current on the 747 classic and then fail the infamous Chinese medical for some bull**** reason...great, I am current in an aircraft that not many people operate anymore.
In my opinion, if they need people then they can pay to get me current.