Stefan Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Just a quick question, sorry about the acronyms......I'm currently flying "big stuff" on a UK, ie. CAA, issued ATPL, which is shortly due for renewal and I have the option of transferring to a JAA ATPL. In addition I'm interested in getting back into recreational flying here in France ( I'm in 09). Obviously I'm going to need all the prequisite checking out/ paperwork - anyone have experience of this? would changing to the JAA licence help/be a necessity/make life easier?RgdsStefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob T Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I think that you should contact either a local flying club, or the DGAC, for those questions. I spoke to the DGAC in Bordeaux for mine and found that they spoke very good English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 BobMany thanks, It's probably a no-brainer to opt for the JAA version but I'll give DGAC a ring.Rgds Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricri Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Hi Stefan,I fly in France on a UK CAA PPL. I have no problems. You will find the 'check out' straight forward enough as they are very relaxed over here. They might insist you speak French on the radio.Bon volTerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 Thanks Terry....wish I was in a position to get moving on this right now, given the weather...however Next Year perhaps..... As for them speaking French on the radio..I can't blame them they're probably getting their own back for the fact most of the World insist they speak English almost everywhere else [:)]Happy LandingsRegardsStefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob T Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I don't have a problem with French on the radio as I tend to leave it in the hangar when I am flying! Not many airfields demand that you have one so not using it is not too much of a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkhunter Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I don't have a problem with French on the radio as I tend toleave it in the hangar when I am flying! Not many airfields demand thatyou have one so not using it is not too much of a problem.Great answer bob, i like the logic [B] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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