why Canadian licence?

[Redhawk]

Hi, guys

I just got a question.

You guys know it is much cheaper (and much well-recognized around the world) to get licences in the states,

but why are you guys trying to get Canadian licence?


I currently am a Canadian Citizen and hold a Canadian PPL.


I heard from an instructor saying

conversion from Canadian PPL to FAA PPL is just a written exam,

but it gets more strict when it comes to Canadian CPL to FAA CPL.

(Involves Written and actual flight test)


I have about 115 hours now and I'm kind of confused on which one I should go for.

People get thier Canadian licence, because they have the rights to work in Canada afterwards, but isn't it easy for a Canadian to get a job in the states as an instructor?

Also, when I do my x-countries, I see a lot of business jet with a US registration operating in Canada and am wondering it would be pretty easier for a FAA pilot to get a job than a Canadian pilot around the world.

What do you guys say?


PS: I got limited knowledge in aviation and what I have mentioned above might have errors. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[MyMeowCat]

Canadian PPL involves doing spins and spin recovery -- FAA does not.

FAA allows you to design your own aircraft AND FLY it with-out Government design checks and without a license (as a far as I know it from back in the 90's)!!

BOTTOM LINE: Canadian standands are stricter and in my opinon "safer"!

There is a reason why foreigners flock to Canada instead of the USA.

I went on the web and took both the TC PPL and FAA PPL exam sample questions --- I lost a lot of points on the FAA Meteorolgy because USA does not use METARS, GFA charts but they have their own system of meteorology-- other than that -- all else was similar.

Don't worry about being asked to fly --- if you are good and "safe pilot" you should be able to satisfy any examiner in either country.

[kilocharliemike]

185$/hr for a twin commanche
206$/hr for a diamond twinstar w/glass
190$/hr for a piper seneca

Im from Montreal how much were those aztecs at Cargair again? That was my reason. I did my canadian PPL here. All hours from 60 to 250 were done on those twins in the US. Private multi, multi-ifr and commercial. For roughly around the same amount that I would have payed for a 172 here. Its true TC standards are stricter and conversion paperwork got a little annoying. Conversion both ways does not require any flight tests. But with the right instructors you will learn everything you will learn here. Cost was really my main issue(mortgage 3 kids 2 dogs...) and I have AC passes and relatives to stay with so it helped with the travelling. If you need a school recommendation or have any questions pm me.

Marc

[C-GGGQ]

People get thier Canadian licence, because they have the rights to work in Canada afterwards, but isn't it easy for a Canadian to get a job in the states as an instructor?

Nope you can't. You need to have your FAA CFI license and be an american citizen or at least a green card holder. Current green card wait time is 3-5 years. also a Canadian license does not give you the right to work in canada just like the US Citizenship or permanent resident status is required

[lyncher]

The TC CPL to FAA CPL is an exam (25 questions,or something like that, and its a joke) but no ride, the ATP conversion is a ride.

[Ralliart]

The TC CPL to FAA CPL is an exam (25 questions,or something like that, and its a joke) but no ride, the ATP conversion is a ride.

The TC --> FAA ATP is also just an exam on air regulations (no ride). In addition, you require an FAA medical certificate.

[lyncher]

Thanks for the correction Ralliart, I probably should have added that I wasnt 100% sure about the ride for the ATP conversion. As for the N registered business jets based in Canada, I suggest going with your TC licence, then if you do get a job on one, do the conversion, the company I work for paid for my conversion.

[rimo]

hello everyone ,

i have a question for you guys i m really confuse to do my ppl +100 pic in usa then convert to tc licences then continue for cpl multi ifr , or do the ppl here in canada then building in usa cauz i know the conversion is easy now just wondering if ppl canadian will add me something that not faa one give .
all its about save some money and guys if you can give me some good place in usa price /quality also some cheap place for multi too

waiting for your help guys