Dear Pprune,
Just found out we face new challenges. I was planned for a OPC/LPC 3 weeks ago ( my yearly ritual). We did & passed the whole OPC/LPC examination. Now I found out that CAE refuses to recognize the LPC,. You need to pay for a “full recurrent”6 days program. This sells itself for 46700 pounds or 64477 euro + tax. ( 77% of an initial Type rating). I am told take it or go somewhere else. There are only 2 schools for Gulfstream G550 and both play the same game. Looks like Monopoly situation.
It’s sad because I passed the check in the simulator. I think it’s only finding a way to raise the cost and make us so more dependable of our employer.
Unfortunately CAE & Flightsafety don’t allow dry-renting the simulator anymore
So I am open for any advice.
Happy approaches,
G550 driver