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Is a US private pilot license valid in Europe?

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Is a US private pilot license valid in Europe?

As long as you don’t live in Europe, Part-FCL (with its derogations) currently allows you to use an ICAO PPL (eg. FAA PPL) to fly planes registered in Europe. Currently this is valid until April 2017. This is valid only for day-VFR operations.

Can I fly internationally with a private pilot license?

With a private pilot’s license, you can fly pretty much anywhere, as long as you are in compliance with the airspace regulations set out by your country of destination. For more information, check out this article from Flying Magazine that explains international flights for private pilots in detail.

Can I use my FAA license in Canada?

Canada and the U.S. have an agreement that allows pilots to convert their Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) certificate to a Transport Canada Civil Aviation ( TCCA ) licence, or vice versa. This is called an Implementation Procedures for Licensing ( IPL ) agreement.

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Can you fly your own plane to different countries?

Federal Aviation Regulations allow you to fly any distance domestically without filing a flight plan, assuming you are flying under visual flight rule (don’t need ATC service), and don’t need to fly through any restricted airspaces (most of the US airspace isn’t restricted).

Can you get a pilots license in another country?

It’s up to the country, but in general, a pilot’s license from one ICAO-compliant country is valid in any ICAO-compliant country. Practically speaking, your U.S. pilot’s license is valid most places in the world.

Can you fly to different countries with a PPL?

Yes, if you hold an EASA licence (either PPL or LAPL). Various flight plans and customs arrangements have to be met and so we would be happy to arrange a “Cross Channel Check Out” showing you all the actions to be completed.

Can private pilot license fly international?

With a private pilot’s license, you can fly pretty much anywhere, as long as you are in compliance with the airspace regulations set out by your country of destination.

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How do you convert FAA to Canadian?

The process to convert from FAA to Canadian pilot licence:

  1. Obtain a Canadian Aviation Medical.
  2. Fill out the licence validation form.
  3. Sign up for and complete the FAA conversion course.
  4. Once you have a medical certificate in hand and you are ready for the exam, schedule the exam.