Which (modular training) conversion route is best to obtain EASA fATPL?
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Which (modular training) conversion route is best to obtain EASA fATPL?
Hi guys,
I currently have an EASA/ restricted FAA PPL and 90 hours TT. I am considering 3 different options to obtain an EASA fATPL.
Option 1) Do everything in Europe
Option 2) Do FAA, convert to EASA
Option 3) Do a Transport Canada ATPL, convert to EASA
I think the latter option is of most interest to me. UK citizens don't require a visa for pilot training in Canada for a certain period of time.
Basically I would like the cheapest, best option. I say "best" because I would prefer a decent quality of training and not necessarily the absolute cheapest option. Once I put my head down to it I will put all the pieces together to come up with the right option.
However for now I would like to find out if anyone has personal experience in obtaining an EASA fATPL with a conversion method of some sort, and what sort of price and training was received?
P.S. For the EASA ATPL exams, I am counting on distance learning - just to take that into account for the pricing aspect of the conversion.
PMs welcome too!
Thanks!
I currently have an EASA/ restricted FAA PPL and 90 hours TT. I am considering 3 different options to obtain an EASA fATPL.
Option 1) Do everything in Europe
Option 2) Do FAA, convert to EASA
Option 3) Do a Transport Canada ATPL, convert to EASA
I think the latter option is of most interest to me. UK citizens don't require a visa for pilot training in Canada for a certain period of time.
Basically I would like the cheapest, best option. I say "best" because I would prefer a decent quality of training and not necessarily the absolute cheapest option. Once I put my head down to it I will put all the pieces together to come up with the right option.
However for now I would like to find out if anyone has personal experience in obtaining an EASA fATPL with a conversion method of some sort, and what sort of price and training was received?
P.S. For the EASA ATPL exams, I am counting on distance learning - just to take that into account for the pricing aspect of the conversion.
PMs welcome too!
Thanks!
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You would have to do al fourteen exams, but the hours would count. I recommend you talk to Adam at Harv's Air near Winnipeg (Harv's Air) - they have some experience of training for JAA/EASA and we support them with training materials
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paco, thanks! You are not the first one to suggest Harvsair. I will definitely investigate!
Just a follow up question to my initial post. Is there any operators in Europe flying C-reg and N-reg aircraft which would want someone with a Canadian or US license on top of the EASA one?
Just a follow up question to my initial post. Is there any operators in Europe flying C-reg and N-reg aircraft which would want someone with a Canadian or US license on top of the EASA one?
