Originally Posted by
Katamarino
I see there's a few hilariously ignorant people spouting off about N-reg as usual. The reason people fly N-reg in the EU is the fact that pointless EASA regulations add 50%+ to the cost of flying, not to mention the criminally stupid situation with regards to getting a European IR. There's absolutely zero difference to the oversight with regards to criminal behaviour, and the FAA maintenance and licencing system is less onerous, and more effective, than the European system by a mile.
There's a reason that the USA has a fantastic GA scene, and Europe's is horrible. I grew up in the UK and have flown for years, and thousands of hours, under both systems. I own an airplane in the US and if I ever own one in the EU, it'll be on the N-reg.
Actually EASA is significantly less onerous than CAA or JAA and improving steadily.