Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Wannabes Forums > Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
Reload this Page >

are there CAA examiners (still) in the US?

Wikiposts
Search

Notices
Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies) A forum for those on the steep path to that coveted professional licence. Whether studying for the written exams, training for the flight tests or building experience here's where you can hang out.

are there CAA examiners (still) in the US?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 9th December 2004 | 22:58
  #1 (permalink)  
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 966
Likes: 0
From: formally Alamo battleground, now the crocodile with palm trees!
Question are there CAA examiners (still) in the US?

Hello All!

It is this time of a year again where I have to think about renewing my CAA(UK) ATPL (again). I am living in the US right now and I used to renew it with a CAA examiner who used to work somewhere in Michigan. He is no longer there and I would like to know if any of you know a CAA examiner who can renew my license.

Thanks,

7 7 7 7

Last edited by Squawk7777; 9th December 2004 at 23:24.
Squawk7777 is offline  
Old 10th December 2004 | 06:41
  #2 (permalink)  
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 541
Likes: 0
From: Red Red Back to Bed
is that license with an "s" or licence with a "c" ??

sorry, just kidding!
Oggin Aviator is offline  
Old 10th December 2004 | 09:17
  #3 (permalink)  
25 Anniversary
 
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 342
Likes: 0
From: UK
You could try Iain Davidson in Scottsdale, Arizona he operates out of Sabena Flight Academy to the best of my knowledge.
Also there is Paul Thompson who is based in Florida. I have an email for him if you need it PM me and I can also pass on the phone number for Sabena.
porridge is offline  
Old 10th December 2004 | 15:01
  #4 (permalink)  
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
From: KTIX, Florida, USA
Paul Thompson is highly recommended.

Nice bloke too!

newflyer is offline  
Old 10th December 2004 | 16:28
  #5 (permalink)  
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
From: Ireland
yes I must agree ! I sat my cpl flight test with paul thompson 1 month ago and found him very fliendly and professional . highly recommend .
flighttime2.0 is offline  
Old 10th December 2004 | 17:27
  #6 (permalink)  
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 159
Likes: 0
From: UK
I beleive Piers Smerdon is at OFT Kissimee (spelt right?)
Foz2 is offline  
Old 11th December 2004 | 11:36
  #7 (permalink)  
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 438
Likes: 0
From: UK
Piers Smerdon did my CPL flight test last year and he is a good bloke to fly with.

Last I heard he was working at the Delta Academy in Florida...

Hufty.
Hufty is offline  
Old 12th December 2004 | 00:48
  #8 (permalink)  
The Bumblebee
 
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 333
Likes: 1
From: Inside the shiny tube.
7 7 7 7,

What exactly are you looking to renew/revalidate? SEP, MEP class rating or your IR?

You can contact these examiners for your renewal/revalidation:

A J Sinha at UKFT
A Thompson at Ormond Beach Aviation
Andrew McLaird at Naples Air Center
Ben Wood at European Flight Training
Iain Davidson at Sabena Flight Academy
Jatin Gaur at Naples Air Center/Britannia Flight Centre
Mark Issott at Orlando Flight Training
Paul Thompson at (PM me for his phone number/email)
Pierse Smerdon at Orlando Flight Training
Steve Fisher at International Flight Training Academy
Trevor Brackston at European Flight Training

My apologies if I missed out one of the examiners name. Out of all the examiners listed only I Davidson, P Thompson, P Smerdon and S Fisher can do the IR skill test.

Good luck.

- DesiPilot
DesiPilot is offline  
Old 12th December 2004 | 02:31
  #9 (permalink)  


Moderator
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,586
Likes: 0
From: Orlando, Florida
Iain Davidson is not an IRE.

He cannot do the instrument renewal.
Keygrip is offline  
Old 12th December 2004 | 20:56
  #10 (permalink)  
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 966
Likes: 0
From: formally Alamo battleground, now the crocodile with palm trees!
Thumbs up

Thank you all for your replies!

I need to renew (or revalidate - not sure what the correct term is yet ) my CAA ATPL (MEP + IR) before converting it to a full JAA ATPL. I haven't dealt with the CAA folks for years. It might get interesting ...
Squawk7777 is offline  
Old 13th December 2004 | 04:12
  #11 (permalink)  


Moderator
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,586
Likes: 0
From: Orlando, Florida
MAKE SURE that you renew before the rating has expired by five years (i.e. - six years from last test date).

Big dramas if it goes any longer than that.

(Renew if the rating has expired, Revalidate if it's still current).
Keygrip is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.