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FAA PPL vs. JAR PPL

 
 
This comparison is based on information available from various flight training provider sources in Europe and on currently available public information and requirements.
 
The cost estimate is based on FAA minimum requirements in accordance with FAR 61.109

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FAA US Private Pilot License
includes travel expenses and accommodation for 4 weeks in Florida
 
Training time:4 weeks
Less theory
Valid for lifetime
Flying possible every day
Night training included
Radio license included
Home-study courses
No landing fees
Fly 24/7 without additional landing fees
Easy conversion to JAR
 
 
JAR FCL Private Pilot License
 
 
• Training time:about 6-8 Month
• Valid for only 24 month
• 12 Hours flight time within 24 month required to keep license
   current otherwise the license will expire
• About 70 hours ground Training in classrooms
• Usually, 14 days of all-day ground training are required
• Landing fee of EUR 8-10 per landing x 200 (training)
• Airports usually close around 7:00 p.m.
• High landing fees for out of operation landings
• Unstable weather conditions in Europe
Description Costs USD Costs Euro (Rate 1.30 rounded)
40 Hours Cessna 152 $ 3,440 Euro 2.650.00
20 Hours Instructor $    890 Euro   685.00
TSA Fee $    130 Euro   100.00
Visa Fee $    250 Euro   180.00
Travel Fee Embassy $    200 Euro   192.00
Sevis Fee $    200 Euro   192.00
Embassy Fee Visa $    180 Euro   138.00
US Medical $    130 Euro   100.00
Written Test Fee $    150 Euro   115.00
Practical Test Fee $    400 Euro   310.00
Study Materials $    500 Euro   385.00
Hotel/Motel (4 weeks) $ 1,500 Euro 1.150.00
Round-trip flight $ 1,500 Euro 1.150.00
Rental Car (4 weeks) $ 1,000 Euro   770.00
 
TOTAL
 
$ 10,470
 
Euro 8.117.00
 
Option (not required)
JAR Conversion
5 hours Cessna 152 $   780 Euro   600.00
5 hours Instructor (JAR) $   230 Euro   175.00
JAR Written Test $   150 Euro   115.00
JAR Medical $   200 Euro   153.00
JAR Exam fees $   750 Euro   575.00
 
Total
 
$ 2,110
 
Euro 1.618.00
Description Costs Euro
40 Hours Cessna 152 Europe Euro 6.000.00
30 Hours JAR flight instructor Euro 1.200.00
Background check in Germany Euro   200.00
European landing fees (200 landings) Euro 1.900.00
European ground training Euro 1.300.00
European fuel surcharges Euro   500.00
JAR Written test Euro   150.00
JAR Practical test Euro   580.00
BZF European Radio License Euro   500.00
5 Hours Night Training NFQ Euro 1.100.00
TOTAL Euro 13.430.00
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