EASA vs FAA
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EASA vs FAA
Hello guys, I will keep this question simple as I know we all have limited time.
I apologize for asking something that has been in the forum since forever. I already found a lot of posts with information. Neverhteless I have not found opinions directly on the syllabus differences between EASA nad FAA.
I know EASA are 13 theoretical subjects.
Someone has information on how it is the CPL(H) FAA syllabus and examinations?
Daniel.
I apologize for asking something that has been in the forum since forever. I already found a lot of posts with information. Neverhteless I have not found opinions directly on the syllabus differences between EASA nad FAA.
I know EASA are 13 theoretical subjects.
Someone has information on how it is the CPL(H) FAA syllabus and examinations?
Daniel.
Last edited by Aicila2491; 3rd November 2024 at 13:32. Reason: I asked a question alread answered.
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Hello guys, I will keep this question simple as I know we all have limited time.
I apologize for asking something that has been in the forum since forever. I already found a lot of posts with information. Neverhteless I have not found opinions directly on the syllabus differences between EASA nad FAA.
I know EASA are 13 theoretical subjects.
Someone has information on how it is the CPL(H) FAA syllabus and examinations?
Daniel.
I apologize for asking something that has been in the forum since forever. I already found a lot of posts with information. Neverhteless I have not found opinions directly on the syllabus differences between EASA nad FAA.
I know EASA are 13 theoretical subjects.
Someone has information on how it is the CPL(H) FAA syllabus and examinations?
Daniel.
FAA wants pilots to have a Highschooler's level of book knowledge in Engineering, Physics, Law, and Weather.
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HAHA! best answer.... So I guess it all comes down to how good I want to prepare and demand myyself?
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EASA exams will take you 6-12 months. FAA? 6-12 hours... There are differences in the flight training, for example EASA teaches the autorotation as a separate maneuver, they do downwind quickstops and they use large scale maps for precise navigation.
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If you can work in the US then it's a no-brainer - get FAA. Get EASA only if you must. Ultimately it depends on where you're allowed to live and work.
I've done both and to give you an example of how ridiculous EASA exams are - on the subject of GPS they want you to know how many satellites, their orbit angle relative to the equator, speed, altitude, frequencies, how many atomic clocks onboard and the accuracy of those clocks. At no point will you learn what a GPS receiver looks like or how to turn one on.
I've done both and to give you an example of how ridiculous EASA exams are - on the subject of GPS they want you to know how many satellites, their orbit angle relative to the equator, speed, altitude, frequencies, how many atomic clocks onboard and the accuracy of those clocks. At no point will you learn what a GPS receiver looks like or how to turn one on.
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The reward comes when you manage to keep a perfect trim in the turn as the wind changes direction and manage your collective just right so as not to balloon up on the upwind. Makes you a much better pilot by pointing out where finesse is due.
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If you can work in the US then it's a no-brainer - get FAA. Get EASA only if you must. Ultimately it depends on where you're allowed to live and work.
I've done both and to give you an example of how ridiculous EASA exams are - on the subject of GPS they want you to know how many satellites, their orbit angle relative to the equator, speed, altitude, frequencies, how many atomic clocks onboard and the accuracy of those clocks. At no point will you learn what a GPS receiver looks like or how to turn one on.
I've done both and to give you an example of how ridiculous EASA exams are - on the subject of GPS they want you to know how many satellites, their orbit angle relative to the equator, speed, altitude, frequencies, how many atomic clocks onboard and the accuracy of those clocks. At no point will you learn what a GPS receiver looks like or how to turn one on.
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,...and I'm not a student, and have done downwind quickstops on my own many times. They aren't as dangerous and scary as you think.
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Of course you're a fully licenced professional pilot, but what should I call one flying with a CFI as PIC (assumption made here)? EASA terminology and non native laguage are my excuses for picking that word.
There's nothing scary or dangerous about downwind quickstops in my opinion. Perhaps somewhat useless in CAT A work where performing one would violate several FDM-parameters. And if you could justify that it was a nessessary maneuver then there would be the question how did you end up in that situation.
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