As I may have mentioned before, I plan to continue my practical flight training in the US for various reasons: native English ATC, an easier CPL written test compared to the EASA one, and, of course, cheaper flight hours compared to Europe.
The main reason though is that I don’t want to stay on the ground while studying my EASA subjects, so I can obtain a FAA IR, and those hours will count towards my total flight time. Moreover, due to less expensive prices, I can complete it entirely in the airplane, which seems beneficial compared to a simulator.
Today, I received a verification letter from the FAA, which is valid for 6 months. Therefore, I am applying for a US visa, and after that, all I can do is wait.
At first glance, it may seem better to study the EASA theory in Moscow to obtain the EASA license. However, the simplest way is not always the best one. I believe that with a Russian passport, I need both EASA and FAA licenses since I don’t want to miss any opportunity. If some door opens for me, I want to be prepared before it closes.
At a first glance it looks better to study the EASA theory in Moscow now if I want to obtain the EASA license. But the simplest way is not always the best one: I believe that with a Russian passport I need both EASA and FAA licenses since I don’t want to miss any opportunity. If some door opens for me, I want to be prepared before it will close.
Regardless, it looks like a great adventure, probably the greatest one in my life so far. We should do whatever we want to do. I love flying, so I should go flying again 🙂
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