Can we go Experimental?

[Dave Underwood]

There are simple and complex parts to the answer. Do you want an A or a P or an A&P.

You might want to look at www.faa.gov/fsdo/phl/soyou.htm. This gives the basics of the requirements.

As it has been explained to me, you need to be able to demonstrate that you have something in the order of 3000 hours of practical experience. Working with your A&P I.A. and talking with him woudl be a good place to start.

The experience can be made up in a number of ways as is shown in the above link. When you consider say 15 annuals at 100 hours each or more. Add to that those many small jobs plus say some serious rebuild or referb work plus military or other relevant experience and you are pretty much there.

I am told there are several schools that will assist you in the brush up and missing areas (I have not had to weld anything in over 20 years for example, but I was pretty good at fabric have built a home built a long time ago) and help you prepare for the written and the practical exams.

Like almost anything else, it is only a matter of finding the time.

Hope that helps.

Regards - Dave