Politik: EASA Part FCL and foreign pilots

[Esa Harju 17]

Avautuminen saksalaiseen tapaan, aiheena EASA FCL

 

http://www.pilotundflugzeug.de/servlet/use/Home.class?frame&main={http://www.pilotundflugzeug.de/artikel/2012-04-07/EASA_Part_FCL_and_foreign_pilots}

 

"Dear International Pilots, You Are Not Welcome In Europe

 

For many decades, European pilots have ventured out into the world, enjoyed the beauty of private flying from Queensland to Alaska, have undergone training in all parts of the English speaking world, have validated and converted their licenses and gained valuable flying-experience in some of the most wonderful parts of the globe. We were welcomed with open arms by our international flying-friends, instructors, flight schools and authorities.

Now, as of April 8, 2012, we have decided to repay that hospitality and opportunity by effectively slamming shut our own doors and borders to all non EU pilots. By implementing new licensing regulations, that in cumbersomeness and plain old viciousness may only be surpassed by traditionally freedom-loving countries such as China or North Korea, we‘re telling our flying-friends all over the world: Stay away! You‘re not welcome in the EU!"

[Esa Harju 17]

Avweb jatkaa samalla aiheella viitaten edelliseen pääkirjoitukseen.

 

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/New_Pilot_Rules_EASA_206492-1.html

 

New Pilot Rules In Effect In Europe  By Russ Niles, Editor-in-Chief

 

New rules for foreign pilots and foreign registered aircraft in Europe came into effect on Saturday and, depending on how member states of the European Union are implementing them, could mean that your FAA, Transport Canada or other pilot certificate or ratings are no longer recognized by the European Aviation Safety Agency. EASA Part FCL homogenizes crew licensing requirements in all EU states and essentially means that those who want to fly in the EU have to prove competence and compliance with EU rules, rather than just use the credentials of their home country. Depending on the kind of flying involved, it can be a time-consuming and costly endeavor to earn those flight privileges, particularly for IFR.

 

In an editorial, German magazine Pilot und Flugzeug Editor Jan Brill says the new rule ignores acceptance of European qualifications in other GA nations and makes it costly and inconvenient for those licensed elsewhere to fly in Europe. "We insult our aviation-friends all over the world by rendering their certificates worthless, we repay the openness extended by nations such as Canada, Australia or the United States by pettiness and arrogance," Brill wrote. "To anyone who knows how to fly an aircraft, we're presenting Europe at it's very, very worst." Although the new rules theoretically took effect on April 8, some countries have implemented a two-year grace period.