Originally Posted by
rudestuff
If you go to the US, just get an FAA certificate - the whole point of going is better weather and cheaper flying, so don't limit yourself to the most expensive schools! The UK CAA will (for about £45) validate your FAA certificate to give you exactly the same privileges as an EASA one.
Close but not a question of simply handing over £45 to the CAA and taking off into the wild blue yonder.
There is a couple of exams to pass (albeit easy ones after doing a bit of revision) 1.Air law 2. Human Performance
followed by the skills test with an examiner.