Licensing information + modular advice
Hi fellow ppruner's, I've just recently joined like many of you have to gain advice and some support about flight training! I'm a little lost when it comes to licensing and further I have a few questions about completing a CPL as part of the to-do to obtain later a fATPL!
When obtaining a PPL, what are the discrepancies between having a JAA PPL and a CAA PPL? If having a JAA PPL, are still capable of commencing a CPL course in the UK or would one require for it to be a CAA PPL? I'm a little confused about the whole JAA and CAA business.
Regarding modular training, from what I understand if you're hoping to become an airline pilot (ie fATPL + typerating), it's recommended to do the CPL ME/IR at the same school right? Or does it not matter? What are the typical requirements to do a ME CPL/IR course?
I researched and some schools in the UK seem to share these requirements:
-200 hrs (100hrs PIC, 20 hrs VFR, 300nm flight with 2 away landings, 10 hrs dual, 5 hrs night)
-PPL
-Class 1 Medical
-"170 Alpha"
-ATPL examinations passed
Is this right?!
Thanks a lot!