Having worked under the FAA system for years...it really is as simple as I stated..............
[I do hold and exercise all but FAA Examiner Status]
However the conversion I am talking about is a current ATPL with IR [oversea's].....to an FAA ATPL...............
Depending on the attitude of the Examiner, you don't even have to be a "Command" [Endorsed on type] pilot on the Test...............however most Examiners won't accept the responsibility of being the "Commander" in case the aircraft is damaged......but there are some.
I do agree that the Attitude of the Examiner will be a significant influence on the outcome.........The discussion that the Examiner has is normally related to aircraft / practical subjects......remember you have already passed the theory aspects.......
The USA FAA System may sound simple and easy........but it is a very practicable and common sense viewpoint in ensuring the best output with the minimmum of Red Tape.........
Last edited by Old Man Rotor; 14th Feb 2003 at 13:05.