Shiny new licence in 4 weeks !!!
Yes,but then the reality of operating in the UK weather without the facilities they would have been used to as the NORM in the USA.
Take the 'Instrument Rating' for example.
Hardly any PPL's ever manage to get one because there is little encouragement to do so from anyone.
In the USA it is considered a normal progression that helps all types of flying to intergrate and benefit from a vibrant industry.
You certainly do not have to have one,but it is certainly available (and affordable) for those who wish to make the effort.
It always strikes me that 'Europe' are very good at making regulations for light aircraft that cover operating American equipment:- Aircraft,Engines,avionics,and systems,yet has such a poor record of producing the eqivilent themselves.
The USA has a 'can do' attitude as opposed to our 'not here old boy'.
Private flying in the UK is the poor relation to commercial ops,rather than being part of an intergrated SERVICE that would benefit all aviation users.
Last edited by POBJOY; 28th Dec 2012 at 21:13.