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Old 10th July 2011 | 20:09
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saunj11
 
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From: Durban, ZA
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Im looking at getting an FAA rating. I can convert to CAA when I return

Im aware of all the costs involved for housing etc. I suppose it"s a risk I will have to take. For the same cost I can get only a CPL here in South Africa with a frozen ATPL. Infact it would be cheaper to go to the US. This im referring to 43 Air School.

I understand also that it"s not a guarenteed Instructor Job, and chances are I will probably be told to leave, but like I said its a gamble im willing to take. I would rather go through the schlep of getting through the whole application process, organising housing, visa's, TSA clearance etc and have a chance of getting some decent hours after than paying more to get less training in my own country.

Im stuck for choices at the moment If you got any more advice on other options I could take please advise.

Highly appreciate it
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