US Conversion

~Hollywood~ · Post by **~Hollywood~** » Sun Dec 18, 2005 3:42 pm

Working on my multi/ifr and will have it by this spring, and looking to convert this summer, so does anyone have any info about switching licenses over to FAA ones?? Like how long it takes and how much it costs??

Mornazinomoretuzzi · Post by **Mornazinomoretuzzi** » Sun Dec 18, 2005 8:20 pm

Not long depending on your motivation. Written (two if I remember, com/IFR) are not bad. You can combine the flight tests,(multi commercial and multi IFR) it makes for a long day. The pre flight oral is what you need to be prepared for, most of the examiners can smell BS from a mile away. Bout 6k US realistically...

~Hollywood~ · Post by **~Hollywood~** » Sun Dec 18, 2005 11:11 pm

Ok so what does that 6K US go towards then?? Thats good that it doesnt take that long to get it done. Where did you do all your conversions at...i live in BC so if you know any places like in Washington that would prob be best.

mattas350 · Post by **mattas350** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 12:10 am

Check with Pro IFR.

Mornazinomoretuzzi · Post by **Mornazinomoretuzzi** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 10:31 am

Yes do it with PRO IFR they know what they are doing. And it won’t cost 6k, sorry I thought you meant doing it in the US ie getting the commercial requirements there and paying for the single and multi IFR. You do need a US medical if you want the full conversion.

Good luck

Hedley · Post by **Hedley** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 10:32 am

You have a major post-9/11 nightmare ahead of you, to get FAA licences.

Ask Sully.

Stinky · Post by **Stinky** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 3:29 pm

It's not too bad, it will cost about $2500. First get your Canadian license verified with the FAA, and get your U.S. private. This is easy and free. It will take about a month for the paperwork. Check out the thread on renting in th U.S.
Find a medical examiner from the FAA website and get your class 2 medical, $75 - $125.
Next, buy the Gleims commercial and instrument exam prep books. Find a U.S. instructor that will sign you off to do the written, most will. Total cost for both books and written exams, $210.
After that find an instructor that won't milk you for dual instruction you don't need. The requirement is 3 hours dual instruction in preparation for a flight test. You will need 6 hours since it is technically 2 rides rolled into one. Total cost for 6 hours dual in a twin $1500.
You will pay about $250 for an examiner and another $300 or so to rent the plane for the flight test.