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bubi352 · 04-01-2009, 05:41 AM

I paid so far:

1) For the distance learning and written exams about $4000
2) Commercial conversion which included 5 hours in PA44, 2 Hours of Ground instruction (to familiarize with the JAA skill test) and the exam fee (1030$ - yep you heard it right) about $5000.
3) IR conversion needs to be done in a JAA/CAA state. Cheaper is done in Spain with about 6000$.

Those are realistic figures now. If I can add numbers you will look at around 15,000$. Look at Naples Air Center for the distance learning. They are really good. Don't take their books! There is no official Gleim but there is an unofficial one - you can study using Bristol (Welcome to Bristol.gs or Aviation, Air Ambulance, Private Jets, Aircraft for Sale, Airplane for Sale, Aircraft Loan, Aircraft Part, Blimp, Aviation Headset, Aircraft, Private Plane, Used Aircraft, Airplane, Aircraft Sales, Fractional Aircraft Ownership, Aircraft Interior, Le). There is about 15,000 questions but those are the questions you will get - period! You study this and you are guarantee a pass. Written exams can be done in Orlando. That's actually the only place in the US otherwise it has to be done in Europe. For the ATPL or CPL conversion, have a look at Ormond Beach Aviation. It's a small school but they will get you done quick and cheap. Good guys there. This being said there are other flight schools - shop around. Finally the IR needs to be done in Europe. Spain has a good reputation. Check Aerodynamics.

04-01-2009, 05:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
bubi352 Gets Weekends Off Joined APC: Jun 2008 Posts: 230	I paid so far: 1) For the distance learning and written exams about $4000 2) Commercial conversion which included 5 hours in PA44, 2 Hours of Ground instruction (to familiarize with the JAA skill test) and the exam fee (1030$ - yep you heard it right) about $5000. 3) IR conversion needs to be done in a JAA/CAA state. Cheaper is done in Spain with about 6000$. Those are realistic figures now. If I can add numbers you will look at around 15,000$. Look at Naples Air Center for the distance learning. They are really good. Don't take their books! There is no official Gleim but there is an unofficial one - you can study using Bristol (Welcome to Bristol.gs or Aviation, Air Ambulance, Private Jets, Aircraft for Sale, Airplane for Sale, Aircraft Loan, Aircraft Part, Blimp, Aviation Headset, Aircraft, Private Plane, Used Aircraft, Airplane, Aircraft Sales, Fractional Aircraft Ownership, Aircraft Interior, Le). There is about 15,000 questions but those are the questions you will get - period! You study this and you are guarantee a pass. Written exams can be done in Orlando. That's actually the only place in the US otherwise it has to be done in Europe. For the ATPL or CPL conversion, have a look at Ormond Beach Aviation. It's a small school but they will get you done quick and cheap. Good guys there. This being said there are other flight schools - shop around. Finally the IR needs to be done in Europe. Spain has a good reputation. Check Aerodynamics.