FAA Foreign PPL Validation

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• Checklist / Steps to obtain Foreign License Validation from FAA
  
• Instruction to enroll on IACRA and Request Foreign License Verification
  
• Instructions to apply for Foreign Based PPL on IACRA
  
• Why you need a FAA Flight Review - even for a Validation

Flight Review / IPC Preparation for Rated FAA Airmen

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• Checklist to Complete Flight Review / IPC (Process+Cost)
  
• Official FAA Flight Review Prep Document
• Official FAA IPC Prep Document
• Instruction to Submit Flight Review or IPC with 8710 Form on IACRA
• 8710 Form.pdf for Printing
• FAA Medical

Flight Reviews Required by FAA for Foreign Validation

Once you receive the email with your temporary license a Flight Review by an authorized FAA instructor is required before being able to exercise the privileges of the license:

FAR 61.56 Requires Flight Reviews Every 2 Years

Download FAA Letter on Foreign Validations and the Need for Flight Reviews

Getting your CPL in the USA (doing the training in SA)

All the necessary preparation can be done here, so you only travel to the USA for a minimum of time for the tests.
The first step is to get your current local license verified as per above PPL validation instructions.
Click here for FAA License basics.
Click here for a comprehensive document outlining more details.
Also for helicopters, in the past the process ran as per this article:
"Train With The Stars"
You can contact me for the latest info. Its about a R50.-R100.000 project, depending on a/c category sought.

FAA License and IPC Validity Questions

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• FAA License Privileges Do 'Expire'!
  
• IPC Validity -When Do You Need One?
• IPC - Single or Multi-Engine?
• IPC - 'Use of Simulators'