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US Schools for fATPL - where's the catch?

JAA PPL to fATPL in 10 weeks - Where's the catch?

I have looked at a couple of US-based schools on the net, namely EFT and Angel City Flyers:

http://www.digital-reality.co.uk/acf/

I was wondering what the catch was at AFC since they claim to take you from JAA PPL to fATPL (JAA & FAA) for £13800 in 10 weeks! It appears the main element lacking are the JAA ATPL exams which cost around £800.

EFT seem to offer a modular joint JAA & FAA fATPL for $26000, which lasts a more realistic 50+ weeks.

I know there are potential nightmares with US JAA IR courses, so would be gratfeul for any comments regarding these schools .

K2

Use the search facility (at a quiet time of day, when it is still available) to find the answer to your title question. There are catches to balance against the reduction in costs. I can't comment myself, as I work for the competition, and have never done JAA-approved course in the US.