CAA PPL (A) restrictions

[tommymcg]

Hi
I am currently enquiring with FTC in George SA to undertake my PPL in South Africa. In order to convert from a South African PPL to a UK PPL requires a few examinations which is acceptable. Additionally they have also stated that I have to complete 100hrs as a pilot before a UK PPL(A) is issued. I find this totally unacceptable and I feel that the CAA are discriminating against me trying to gain a PPL outwith the UK. Can anyone provide me with comments or advice?.
Regards Tommy

[englishal]

have a look on the flyer website (www.flyer.co.uk) as they have some info on this....You no longer need 100 hrs....

[Noggin]

You do not need 100 hours to convert it, however, if you have 100 hours you will have less exams to take. The 100 hours is a JAA requirement for non JAA State licence conversion. Why convert anyway, you can fly in UK on a SA PPL.

[BEagle]

.....under day VFR only.

[Whipping Boy's SATCO]

It sounds as if you have already spoken to them but have a look on the CAA SRG website. Try this link below:

SRG Licensing (http://www.srg.caa.co.uk/pld/fcl/fcl_information.asp)

I don't know whether there is a spicific document regarding your issue but hopefully this will be of some help. My recent experience of SRG is "No, now what's your question"!

[ 15 November 2001: Message edited by: Whipping Boy's SATCO ]

[Cahlibahn]

But according to http://www.srg.caa.co.uk/documents/srg_fcl_approvedftos.pdf (page 5) Flight Training College of Africa are able to conduct training for JAA PPL (A) so why would you go for a SA licence?