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Jetlinks,
I've been doing some more research around the houses and still believe that the it would be best for me to do a FAA Cpl when I am next working in the US. Any ideas about a good US school (anywhere!) that will let me do a course in 2 halves ? Are there any schools in the UK that teach to FAA licences ? There are certainly enough in the US that teach to CAA standards.
There is also a fair amount of replies on one of the other threads about FAA qualified guys flying in the UK for airlines. Some of the answers are quite heated and some people are quite upset that they can't get a job...Personally I'm willing to work anywhere in the world.
I've been doing some more research around the houses and still believe that the it would be best for me to do a FAA Cpl when I am next working in the US. Any ideas about a good US school (anywhere!) that will let me do a course in 2 halves ? Are there any schools in the UK that teach to FAA licences ? There are certainly enough in the US that teach to CAA standards.
There is also a fair amount of replies on one of the other threads about FAA qualified guys flying in the UK for airlines. Some of the answers are quite heated and some people are quite upset that they can't get a job...Personally I'm willing to work anywhere in the world.
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try www.landings.com for lists of US schools. No shortage to choose from. I know a few in FL if you're interested.
There will be no problem doing it in as many halves as you want!! You can take the written exams in UK before you go if you want. You'll just need a sign of from a FAA instructor....which shouldn't be too dificult to get
try www.landings.com for lists of US schools. No shortage to choose from. I know a few in FL if you're interested.
There will be no problem doing it in as many halves as you want!! You can take the written exams in UK before you go if you want. You'll just need a sign of from a FAA instructor....which shouldn't be too dificult to get
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Hey actionman!
Yes, I agree with bomber. There are many schools here in the states that can accomodate your training. I would suggest the Flight Safety Academy in Vero Beach, or Aviation Career Academy. I think ACA is now located in Lakeland. Both are professional pilot oriented, though perhaps a bit more expensive than your mom-and-pop flight school.
Good luck!
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Yes, I agree with bomber. There are many schools here in the states that can accomodate your training. I would suggest the Flight Safety Academy in Vero Beach, or Aviation Career Academy. I think ACA is now located in Lakeland. Both are professional pilot oriented, though perhaps a bit more expensive than your mom-and-pop flight school.
Good luck!
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Hi guys,
I've been doing a bit of research in order to find a good school and have come with a list. Has anyone got any advice about the following schools:
1. Tyler Aviation.
2. Pilot's Choice Aviation, Texas.
3. California Eagle.
4. Mazzei Flying Service, California.
5. Walkwitz Aviation, Florida.
6. Merritt Island Air Service.
7. Naples Air Center, Florida (looks v.good).
As you've probably guessed I've simply picked up a back copy of Flying and waded in online.
I already have a PPL, night and instructor ratings and would appreciate any advice on a school that might take this into account.
My understanding at the moment is that you need 250 hrs min to start the CPL course whilst the ATPL demands 1500hrs min. My plan is to do the course, keep notching up hours towards the 1500 etc.
As I said above, I plan to do the exams in the UK before going out to the US to do the flying bit.
One final question: is there a good textbook that encompasses all of the FAA CPL syllabus that might be a good read before starting any exams?
As ever, thanks for the above help and any more that might arrive....
I've been doing a bit of research in order to find a good school and have come with a list. Has anyone got any advice about the following schools:
1. Tyler Aviation.
2. Pilot's Choice Aviation, Texas.
3. California Eagle.
4. Mazzei Flying Service, California.
5. Walkwitz Aviation, Florida.
6. Merritt Island Air Service.
7. Naples Air Center, Florida (looks v.good).
As you've probably guessed I've simply picked up a back copy of Flying and waded in online.
I already have a PPL, night and instructor ratings and would appreciate any advice on a school that might take this into account.
My understanding at the moment is that you need 250 hrs min to start the CPL course whilst the ATPL demands 1500hrs min. My plan is to do the course, keep notching up hours towards the 1500 etc.
As I said above, I plan to do the exams in the UK before going out to the US to do the flying bit.
One final question: is there a good textbook that encompasses all of the FAA CPL syllabus that might be a good read before starting any exams?
As ever, thanks for the above help and any more that might arrive....
