It has been this way for a little while unfortunately and only shows signs of getting stupider.
Being a Kiwi with the right to reside in Europe, with an Australian, NZ, Fijian, Indo and PNG CPL (these required 2 exams each and about $100 in expenses), a fair amount of experience I find it a bit daft that I cant even fly a C208 here in Europe.
This means that I have no choice but to drag my French wife and son out of Europe in order to provide for them.
Unless of course I sit all the exams - Again. And get basically financially shafted.
De Facto.... Stop bitching? Say that to my wife! You talk of what you know nothing. Shut your trap.
Really is a pity for Europe, as there are a hell of a lot of Canadians, Americans, Australians, South Africans and Kiwis who would love to fly here. Would probably aid the industry having more 2000+ hour pilots around.
Ah well, to bad.
