O, Chick,

I have heard of this 2 test requirement but have not personally seen it in practice. I believe this is country/CAA dependent as each has their own requirements. I can only speak for the Czech CAA a few years ago and all 14 test were required by them no matter what your experience was. (We had a 14,000hr Qantas guy in class taking all 14 exams)

I've heard about Ryan Air sponsoring folks but not much info. I would suggest getting on the Flight International webpage www.flightglobal.com then click on jobs. and search for Ryan Air and when/where they have their next pilot call/info day and just go to it and ask questions.

Chick,
As for marrying the Russian chick , not sure how much that would help, She may be smokin' but may not have an EU passport either... Need to find a German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, or Greek etc...chick

I would still at least call Naples Flight Center to ask about exam process...

What do think O?

Lifter