Converting a Foerign Licence

747Heavy · June 20th, 2005, 18:03

Heya guys, this is my first ever post on here!

I am planning on starting at FSA at the end of this year on the Pro Pilot Scheme.
Basically I hold a JAA PPL(A) and was wondering, what would I need to do to convert it?
If I'm going to be doing an FAA CPL(IR) then I need to base it on an FAA PPL...rite?
Therefore will I need to just do a flight test and exam when I get to FSA to convert?

I hope someone can help!

ananoman · June 21st, 2005, 10:28

If you have a foreign pilot's license, you can get a US PPL based on your foreign license. All you have to do is go to Orlando, FL where the FAA has an office and meet with them. You will also need your medical.

If you have questions about this, FSI should be able to answer them for you.

747Heavy · June 21st, 2005, 13:00

Thanks very much for the reply,

It's all very daunting looking at the American system from this side of the pond, but I can't wait to get started!

n2o2diver · June 23rd, 2005, 01:33

Call the school and ask for Mr. Wakefield, the director of training. He take care of these in house I believe, he has the power!!! If not he will point you in the right direction. Maybe Pavelump can chime in here as he had a student with a mexican Pvt.

747Heavy · June 23rd, 2005, 15:04

Thanks for that I'll try that to.

launchpad · June 28th, 2005, 04:43

If you haven't called yet, here's what you might hear from mr. wakefield......1st, you'll need to get a letter of authenticity from whatever agency issued your license...this can take a lot of time, so the sooner you start the process, the better off you'll be...with that in hand, and a picture ID, you'll fill out a US application for a pilots license (8710)...take all of that to mr. wakefield and he'll sign it off and get you a license....when you get there, fsi will walk you through the whole process during enrollment....

747Heavy · June 28th, 2005, 06:28

Thank you all for the posts, I will give Mr wakefield a call today, I understand what your saying about taking a while to get the paperwork sorted out, especailly when it comes to the Civil Aviation Authority.
One thing they are quick at though is taking money off you!!!

June 20th, 2005, 18:03	#1
747Heavy Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 35	Converting a Foerign Licence Heya guys, this is my first ever post on here! I am planning on starting at FSA at the end of this year on the Pro Pilot Scheme. Basically I hold a JAA PPL(A) and was wondering, what would I need to do to convert it? If I'm going to be doing an FAA CPL(IR) then I need to base it on an FAA PPL...rite? Therefore will I need to just do a flight test and exam when I get to FSA to convert? I hope someone can help!

June 21st, 2005, 10:28	#2
ananoman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 916	Re: Converting a Foerign Licence If you have a foreign pilot's license, you can get a US PPL based on your foreign license. All you have to do is go to Orlando, FL where the FAA has an office and meet with them. You will also need your medical. If you have questions about this, FSI should be able to answer them for you.

June 21st, 2005, 13:00	#3
747Heavy Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 35	Re: Converting a Foerign Licence Thanks very much for the reply, It's all very daunting looking at the American system from this side of the pond, but I can't wait to get started!

June 23rd, 2005, 01:33	#4
n2o2diver Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Livin the Dream Posts: 220	Re: Converting a Foerign Licence Call the school and ask for Mr. Wakefield, the director of training. He take care of these in house I believe, he has the power!!! If not he will point you in the right direction. Maybe Pavelump can chime in here as he had a student with a mexican Pvt.

June 23rd, 2005, 15:04	#5
747Heavy Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 35	Re: Converting a Foerign Licence Thanks for that I'll try that to.

June 28th, 2005, 04:43	#6
launchpad Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 605	Re: Converting a Foerign Licence If you haven't called yet, here's what you might hear from mr. wakefield......1st, you'll need to get a letter of authenticity from whatever agency issued your license...this can take a lot of time, so the sooner you start the process, the better off you'll be...with that in hand, and a picture ID, you'll fill out a US application for a pilots license (8710)...take all of that to mr. wakefield and he'll sign it off and get you a license....when you get there, fsi will walk you through the whole process during enrollment....

June 28th, 2005, 06:28	#7
747Heavy Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 35	Re: Converting a Foerign Licence Thank you all for the posts, I will give Mr wakefield a call today, I understand what your saying about taking a while to get the paperwork sorted out, especailly when it comes to the Civil Aviation Authority. One thing they are quick at though is taking money off you!!!

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