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Old 11th Jul 2014, 02:28
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Just doing a 'copy & paste' of U.S FARs with minor modifications could easily solve the problem.

But we are smarter than yanks aren't we?

To list a few nonsense CASA land has IMHO:

1) NVFR rating

why bother to have separate NVFR? Just make it a part of PPL training.

2) MECIR, SECIR and their renewals

Seriously? What's up with this renewal? Why can't we just let 6 instrument approaches and 6 hours of IFR flying every 6 months be one of requirements for automatic renewal?

3) Retractable Gear and CSU

I don't remember seeing 'retractable gear' training program in U.S. As for CSU, it is covered in multi-engine rating training.

4) Lower fees
US FAA Inspectors don't charge a cent for your checkride. Designated Pilot Examiners do (around $400) but they buy you a lunch if you pass. Oh yeah, FAA doesn't charge you anything for license issuance.

God Bless America.

Lord have mercy on CASA.
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