CAAC requirements for Biz jet
I have read thru the very helpful posts on the required written test - thanks all.
Additional questions:
1. Will CAAC endorse a temp license, ie newly typed but waiting for the updated plastic card from the FAA?
2. Do we have the option of doing the medical somewhere besides Beijing?
3. I'm told that FlightSafety is authorized by the CAAC but am wondering if the CAAC will require further training and/or check rides in the actual jet?
4. As I'm unfamiliar with all the applicable Chinese regs, do the CAAC impose high minimums for new/low time in type captains?
5. None of these above questions really pose any problems but in addition to just jumping thru all the hoops, can someone estimate the time required to get the final validation? Schedule and take the test, schedule and fly the ride and then time to wait for the paperwork to process?
I have been given a rough estimate of 3 months to include studying for the test, scheduling the test, going to school (3 weeks) and then scheduling and flying a check ride with a CAAC officer plus waiting time for the paperwork. This could increase by as much as 3-4 months if they require the actual plastic license so I suppose that is the most important question, time-wise.
Thanks so much for the help.