GoneWest
29th Sep 2002, 21:42
I wish I could take the credit for finding this - but Pete O'Tewbe has already posted it (though not in the best place!!).
"Intending to Fly in the USA 25 September 2002
To fly an N-registered aircraft in the USA requires the pilot to hold an FAA Pilot Certificate. The FAA does not issue validations of foreign flight crew licences. In the past, production of a valid ICAO pilot licence and current medical certificate to any FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) would usually result in the immedicate issue of a Temporary Airman’s Certificate enabling the pilot to exercise the privileges of a PPL in the USA. This practice has now ceased.
Prior to issue of the pilot certificate, the FAA now require the Authority that issued the licence to verify the authenticity of the licence, its currency and the validity of the medical certificate. This verification is done centrally by the FAA Airmen Certification Branch (AFS-760) in Oklahoma City. While appearing a simple procedure, for the UK it produces significant problems because of data protection legislation, medical condidentiality and the volume of requests for verification. In 2001 the FAA issued nearly 3000 PPLs on the basis of UK issued licences alone.
The UK CAA is working closely with the FAA and together we have agreed a relatively simple verification procedure. The attached UK CAA authorisation form http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/FORSRG1160.pdf must be completed by each individual and sent direct to the UK CAA. The FAA verification form must be completed and sent to the Airmen Certification Branch.
The FAA will then formally request verification information from the UK CAA who, upon receipt of the authorisation form SRG/1160, will reply direct to the Oklahoma City office, resulting in the issue of the appropriate FAA documentation to the individual. Both the UK CAA and FAA forms must be completed in all cases.
It is appreciated that the new FAA procedures may cause delays in the processing of paperwork for those intending to fly in the USA."
(AS Pete pointed out - there is a £15 fee to the CAA [not unreasonable considering the alternative]).
"Intending to Fly in the USA 25 September 2002
To fly an N-registered aircraft in the USA requires the pilot to hold an FAA Pilot Certificate. The FAA does not issue validations of foreign flight crew licences. In the past, production of a valid ICAO pilot licence and current medical certificate to any FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) would usually result in the immedicate issue of a Temporary Airman’s Certificate enabling the pilot to exercise the privileges of a PPL in the USA. This practice has now ceased.
Prior to issue of the pilot certificate, the FAA now require the Authority that issued the licence to verify the authenticity of the licence, its currency and the validity of the medical certificate. This verification is done centrally by the FAA Airmen Certification Branch (AFS-760) in Oklahoma City. While appearing a simple procedure, for the UK it produces significant problems because of data protection legislation, medical condidentiality and the volume of requests for verification. In 2001 the FAA issued nearly 3000 PPLs on the basis of UK issued licences alone.
The UK CAA is working closely with the FAA and together we have agreed a relatively simple verification procedure. The attached UK CAA authorisation form http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/FORSRG1160.pdf must be completed by each individual and sent direct to the UK CAA. The FAA verification form must be completed and sent to the Airmen Certification Branch.
The FAA will then formally request verification information from the UK CAA who, upon receipt of the authorisation form SRG/1160, will reply direct to the Oklahoma City office, resulting in the issue of the appropriate FAA documentation to the individual. Both the UK CAA and FAA forms must be completed in all cases.
It is appreciated that the new FAA procedures may cause delays in the processing of paperwork for those intending to fly in the USA."
(AS Pete pointed out - there is a £15 fee to the CAA [not unreasonable considering the alternative]).