Originally Posted by
clear to land
Rui Dias-plain and simple BS on your part. You are at best misinformed-worst case lying! If you don't hold a European issued licence then-unlike ANYWHERE else on the planet where conversion-understandably-requires Air Law and an IRT, EASA require 14 exams plus TRT plus IRT. How do I know-well besides my friends that are doing it so am I -as a current heavy jet TRE with ATPL's from 3 different ICAO contracting states. It is pure protectionism and a money spinner for EASA schools and the organisation itself-where licences can expire rather than be perpetual-a ridiculous concept when currency rules always exist
I share your discontent with EASA. It became too bureaucratic and protectionist, even within EASA countries. Now you need approval to do anything outside your country of issue.