Hasselhof
Thanks for the thoughts, precisely the sort of thing I was looking for.. to answer your questions..
1. Bankstown looked to be the best choice, I figured the busier the better and larger schools with bigger fleets
2. Good point, I think that Richie-rich elluded to that same point and has made me consider it as a factor wrt further training here(UK). Maybe smart to select the school here that I think I'll finish with and use their aircraft fleet as a determinant for my Oz school selection.
3. Contacted an operator at Bankstown already (which resulted in this post), not settled on anyone as yet but I was hoping by giving a few months warning of my requirements I may be able to block book, although they would almost certainly want payment in advance for that..
4. Another good point, I'll have to check that out. My memories of Sydney in October are of mostly fine days with occasional showers..
Might not have made it clear but I'm Australian, the JAR thing is so I'd be able to fly to Europe in a G reg aircraft. I believe there is little problem in hiring in UK with Oz PPL. The requirements for conversion depend on hours and essentially I'd have to do a skills test and sit the theory exams (all 7!!!) which is fair enough. I know what you mean about the time, just can't spare more than 4 weeks off work..
FFO
