US IR in UK

[andrewc]

Does anyone have any suggestions as to whether any UK flight schools are offering availability of US IR courses in the UK.

Alternatively a US CFII willing to give IR practical instruction in an N-reg aircraft in the UK.

I know that its cheaper to fly to the US but. .its certainly less convenient...

-- Andrew

[Megaton]

Soloflight (Glen Stewart) at Oombersaad is/was doing them. Can't remember the number but they're on the web (something like <a href="http://www.soloflight.co.uk)." target="_blank">www.soloflight.co.uk).</a>

[mad-andy]

Hi,. . Try American Flight Training at Norwich Airport,will do exam and flight training on a `N`reg,but i think you have to do the check ride in the USA not sure.. .Speak to Tom 01603 301902. .In case you are wondering,no i don`t work there <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

[Julian]

I can second Mad-Andy reccommendation - Tom is a nice bloke who tells it like it is. Used him for my writtens before going to the US to undertake the IR.

When I was there he wasinvesting quite a bit of money in planes and getting them A1 for students. he also has a sim so that will save you a bit of money as you can count about 15-20hours sim time (not sure exact figures as did all mine in the plane), to your IR.

Julian.

[bertiethebadger]

Is it true that you can get a UK IMC on the back of this?

BtB

[Julian]

Bertie,

Yes, you need to wait until your licence is through from the FAA(the CAA will not accept your pass slip) and then send it all off again with your £64 and bingo! IMC added to your licence!!

Takes about 6 weeks for the FAA to process.

Julian.