RPL or time to pack it in?
I'm contemplating converting to a NZ recreational pilots licence. I'm over 40 and hold a CPL, but only fly for fun. My medical has expired and the CAA want more than $300 every two years now even for a class 2 medical, not counting the fee to the Dr for the actual medical.
Cost for a new RPL application is $230, which is a one off fee. Apparently I just need to do a medical to satisfy a NZTA passenger endorsement, which my current medical examiner would only charge $30 for.
Wierd thing is that it now costs about $300 /hr to fly our club's singles. I don't seem to have a problem with that, but I just can't deal with having to pay $300 to rubber stamp my medical.
Your thoughts folks? Thanks.