I agree with 'Mach' the NZ CAA are like a breath of fresh air compared to CASA. Very friendly and helpful. I have just converted an Aussie ATPL to a Kiwi one. One area that slowed me down was the 'Fit and Proper Person' application. It requires both a Federal and State Police Certificate which took a month to come through. I have been living overseas for 11 years so I'm not sure if that was the problem.
With the 'experience' form the question about how much mountain flying I've done I wrote in 'none' and it didn't seem to upset anybody. I've flown over most of the world's mountains without hitting any. I guess it relates to low level VFR. (who knows what they mean).
The medical was straight forward and for my age not even a stress ECG.
Just renewed my CASA medical and yes on the tread-mill until nearly purple.
The NZ CAA reminds me of the old DCA, quaint but harmless.
Last edited by By George; 14th Jun 2013 at 09:50.