USA training for EASA/JAA/CAA/CASA Worth it?
I had a mate float an idea to me last night. Not sure on the price you international guys pay per hour for Robbie time, I know it varies by country, but there seem to be a lot of internationals coming here to the USA to do their ratings and then returning and doing conversions based on the cost of flight time in other countries.
Some of the bigger places like Bristow want you to pay a substantial amount up front and stay for months and months adding on costs of accommodation and living expenses. My mate who is a CFI in the pacific northwest said the company he works for charges $230 an hour wet with instructor. How does that compare to you guys in other countries that are learning? company also offers a 3% discount if you buy 7k blocks of time.
Just looking at what I believe Aussies pay per hours wet with instructor (I think $500/hr) even if you fly over and pay accommodation, it has to be cheaper here. What are some pros and cons for anyone who may have done it or someone who advises against it?