conversion, JAA
 

Wanting info on conversion to UK licence etc. I'm an Australian with 1200TT and 100ME with a command instrument rating, Have been told to convert I would'nt get much change out of $20000A and next year this will be even more but have also heard that if next year I was to convert my licence in Poland? or Egypt? that it will be substantially less. I don't have a British passport but do have a fight to abode in the UK, Have also heard of some expats going over with 2000TT and 1000ME and that only gets them a restricted licence, This is only what I have heard but would appreciate any information any had, looking forward to hearing from anyone.

Flying Circus

"Fight to abode in the UK"?

you'd be most welcome in some pubs in my neck of the woods!

(sorry, couldn't resist)

Doesn't anyone read the archives? The requirements for conversion of any non-JAA licence to a JAA licence in any JAA member state are:

1. An approved course of ground training comprising at least 650hours instruction.

2. A pass in all JAA ground exams (except signals if an ICAO instrument rating is held).

3. An approved course of training for the JAA instrument rating comprising 55 hours.

4. A pass in the IR Skill Test.

5. Depending on flying experience, an approved course of at least 25 hours and a pass in the CPL Skill Test.

Hey FC,

I think your best bet is to ask one of the UK flying schools. They gave me a fair bit of info when I was looking into this stuff.

Regards,
Turbofan

Thankyou to everyone who has replied, Also watford thanks for that bit of information, but what I would like to know is what are the JAA member states, so I could find the cost of conversion other than doing it in the UK. Does anyone know of cheaper places to do a conversion if so would they know the approx. cost and also a contact number or E mail address.
cheers FlyingCircus
P.S. 777 when I do get over there I will have to a quiet ale in your neck of the woods

You're more than welcome FC, just watch out for that big bloke in the corner.

650 hours instruction??!! Strewth! Does that mean 650 hours dual?




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Oh, do you have dual and solo ground instruction over there?

Yes basically anyone who is already qualified will have to get qualified again!

I think that the UK is the only fully signed up member of JAA at present. Heared that the French & German schools told them where to shove it!
Once again us Brits caved in early. We'll be paying for training in Euros before you know it!

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