Three years ago, a friend warned me that JAR was on its way, and that each exam would be like a degree in itself - it would be a total disaster and all would fail. He urged me to join him on his CAA ATPL course, but I had faith in my flying school when they said 'jar will be just fine'.
Well, I was on one of the first jar courses and he was right! He finished his training two years ago, did a spot of instructing and now flies the line, while I havn't touched a plane in over a year, still studying day and night.
I estimate that it will have cost me more to pass these exams (before even touching a plane) than it cost him to complete his entire course! (im talking £30K+)
Well its been great being a JAR pioneer - wheres my medal?