Canadian PPL to FAA

[EUJET]

I'm just wondering what the requirments and procedures are to convert my Canadian PPL to FAA,and still keep my Canadian as im training for my commercial. Is it a long process, etc? Also are my night,multi and VFR ott transferrable? THANKS FOR ANY INFO

[Blue Side Down]

It's surprizingly easy and fast- see the FAA website for details.

Night and multi are transferrable- IFR for sure isn't, so that might be insight into the OTT.

[PC12's are better]

The process is very simple,
Just follow the links on this page and fax the form to the Faa with a copy of your licence / medical and your canadian licence will be used to verify and endorse an american licence based on the canadian one.

the whole process takes approx 2 weeks and then you will need to go down to a Flight standards district office to have the licence signed by an inspector down there. the time down there is approx 10-15 mins max.

almost a joke if you ask me.
they will convert a private and multi rating if you have them.

see:
http://faa.gov/licenses_certificates/ai ... ification/

Hopefully this will help

[EUJET]

Thank so much guys really appreciate the info

[Lommer]

Actually the american's don't have a night rating, it is included in your ppl. So actually if you go grab an FAA PPL and jump in an N-registered aircraft you can suddenly fly at night (not that I'd reccomend it though).

[frac]

So actually if you go grab an FAA PPL and jump in an N-registered aircraft you can suddenly fly at night (not that I'd reccomend it though).

Unless I am mistaken, this is not true. The FAA certificate is issued on the basis of CFR Title 14, 61.75 (Private pilot certificate issued on the basis of a foreign pilot license).

...
e) Operating privileges and limitations. A person who receives a U.S. private pilot certificate that has been issued under the provisions of this section:

(1) May act as a pilot of a civil aircraft of U.S. registry in accordance with the private pilot privileges authorized by this part;

(2) Is limited to the privileges placed on the certificate by the Administrator;

(3) Is subject to the limitations and restrictions on the person's U.S. certificate and foreign pilot license when exercising the privileges of that U.S. pilot certificate in an aircraft of U.S. registry operating within or outside the United States; and

(4) Shall not exercise the privileges of that U.S. private pilot certificate when the person's foreign pilot license has been revoked or suspended.

Regards

[girlpilot]

Frac is correct - simply put, if you can't do it back home, you can't do it here either

[rotateandfly]

The process is very simple,
Just follow the links on this page and fax the form to the Faa with a copy of your licence / medical and your canadian licence will be used to verify and endorse an american licence based on the canadian one.

the whole process takes approx 2 weeks and then you will need to go down to a Flight standards district office to have the licence signed by an inspector down there. the time down there is approx 10-15 mins max.

I've looked into this before, however if I remember correctly the process includes a written test at the FSDO, am I mistakin? Cuz if Im not Im sure as all hell gonna get a FAA one!

And by verification they mean the issuance of an actuall FAA PPL?

[frac]

The process is very simple,
I've looked into this before, however if I remember correctly the process includes a written test at the FSDO, am I mistakin? Cuz if Im not Im sure as all hell gonna get a FAA one!

A written test is required to get your canadian IR endorsed on your FAA validation certificate.

The written test is called Instrument Rating - Foreign Pilot and can be done at any FAA approved testing center.

For the VFR PPL validation only, no written test is required.

And by verification they mean the issuance of an actuall FAA PPL?

With this validation process, you will receive a certificate that will state on the back:

issued on basis of and valid only when accompanied by canadian pilot license number(s) XA######. All limitations and restrictions on the canada pilot license apply.

If you want to remove this statement, the you have to pass a FAA medical, the written knowledge test and the Practical Test for the license.

If you don't have enough "certified" night experience (night rating most likely), you will need to add a few night hours before getting your "real" FAA certificate.

I don't really see why someone would do the full conversion at the PPL level because I can't see any real benefit. Commercial, ATPL, that's another story.


Regards,

Frac

[rotateandfly]

With this validation process, you will receive a certificate that will state on the back:

issued on basis of and valid only when accompanied by canadian pilot license number(s) XA######. All limitations and restrictions on the canada pilot license apply.

ok, i see. So if I apply for licence validation and receive such a certificate (without a written test required), i'll be allowed to fly in the US as long as my Canadian PPL is current, did i get it right?

Will it expire after a certain period of time?

[frac]

ok, i see. So if I apply for licence validation and receive such a certificate (without a written test required), i'll be allowed to fly in the US as long as my Canadian PPL is current, did i get it right?

Affirm but you will also need to meet the American recency requirements. For example, to carry passenger at night, your night landings need to be to a full stop AFAIK.

You will need a BFR every two years to keep the privileges of your US certificate.

Will it expire after a certain period of time?

Nope, unless it is revoked, or surrendered.

Regards,

Marc

You will be able to find the details for this process on this FAA website.

Certification details are listed on this site.