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davidoz
8th Jan 2010, 17:05
Hello all,
I'm a private pilot from Iceland with a JAA licence.
After this summer im planning to continue my flight taining. I really dont want to do all the flying in europe because:
Ive heard that the instruction is better and standards on training are higher in the US.
The JAR wants student pilots to learn how to fly by reading books.
Flight training in europe is also an economical death to me, it is thogh pretty cheap here in Iceland.I would like to complete IFR training, multi engine and CPL. What are the chances on getting a first job in the FAA area ? Im also thinking of going back to Iceland afer the CPL and convert my licence to JAA by sitting for a year in school.
Does anyone know about a high quality school that charges reasonably ?
The hour in Iceland with an instructor is about 180 dollars in a skyhawk.
Its good to build your hours in the US if you have the money and time its good to do both , I would focus on JAA if you intend to live and work in JAA land . The chances of getting a FAA job in US without a US passport almost null . You will be able to fly N reg planes in the EU
BigGrecian
9th Jan 2010, 00:07
The hour in Iceland with an instructor is about 180 dollars in a skyhawk.
Well it's about $200 in Florida at an FBO I was in today.
Ive heard that the instruction is better and standards on training are higher in the US.
When enforced yes. However, there are such huge disparities between examiners it is impossible to say the FAA system is better, especially when it's facing overhaul right now.... there are hundreds of threads on this on PPrune - I'm surprised the thread isn't locked yet - use the search function.
davidoz
9th Jan 2010, 18:00
My plan is to have both FAA and JAA licence.
Mp777
10th Jan 2010, 19:30
DAVID.
i am agree with you,.Training done in states means having all experience tht may be u will not be able to have here in EU.however in few words there,s nothing harm in doing first FAA and than JAA.its good.almost half of EU pilots do like this.u can check skymates in texas.my personal experience.and if florida go for OFT.if not just go through pprune...i hope ull get ur answers.good luck
Abagnale
10th Jan 2010, 20:01
The JAR wants student pilots to learn how to fly by reading books.
That's the biggest bull:mad:t I've ever heard...If you don't like reading books,then become a plumber...The dulness of this profession is just incredible ,with this approach we'll be earning less than bus drivers in just a couple of years :ugh:
davidoz
15th Jan 2010, 15:27
Dear Abagnale,
Maby you should read more literature. Just so you can know when someone is using a figure of speech.
Thank you all for your advice.
njptvr
15th Jan 2010, 15:55
Hi Davidoz
I am time building in Florida at the moment and can probably help you if you want any information or recommendations of places to go and not to go.
PM me for more information!
NJP
Hspilot23
16th Jan 2010, 02:34
I am an instructor here in Casper, WY. We've got high winds, mountains, every climate extreme that doesn't involve an ocean, and we're just a touch less than what you were paying overseas. I'd wager there are not many schools that could train better pilots. And there is a community college offering an aviation degree. The FAA will need paperwork let me know if you are interested. :ok: