Originally Posted by
rudestuff
I did an EASA (actually JAA) PPL in the US, and I regretted it. I wish I'd done FAA.
It makes sense to finish in the States because of both price and weather. If you intend to get a CPL, then the PPL is only a stepping stone, so it doesn't matter which one you do: EASA/FAA/TC/SACAA Being the obvious ones. If you're doing it in the States, it makes sense to go FAA because (a) all schools teach it, not many teach EASA and they charge a premium. (b) there is only one written test, and the Prep course and exam will be about £100. Much cheaper than taking 9 exams. (c) You will be issued a temp certificate on the spot for free. No sending logbooks to Gatwick, paying a fortune and waiting a month before you can fly.
I remember having to do my hour building solo whilst my FAA mates were taking every man and his dog up for rides.
When you say it like that it does make sense
. I don't mind obtaining either, but I have my mind set on the FAA route. Say I get the cert, to hour build that would be my ideal trip to the states throughout the year while I study Atpl.
By the time I log hours here In Ireland with weather etc the same time I could take 10 days leave or 2 weeks and head to the US and build a good few hours, in them 2 weeks I be lucky to get decent time logged here at home.
I've been chatting with AAA also and they are pushing for me to do EASA while the school in Florida is having no problem with me coming over to do FAA cert.
I've been to Texas in November 16 and January this year and wished I had my cert for those times, so a trip abroad is no problem.
I've 20 hours logged, to finish in the US realistically if I put my head down and really thrive for it I should complete within 2-4 weeks all going well.
Thanks for the replies also