Originally Posted by
Fl1ingfrog
To fly an N reg. aircraft anywhere in the world then it must be by reference to the USA FAA regulation. I believe that the aircraft used commercially must be recorded with the FAA as being used as such. If you are only acting as the paid pilot for the aircraft owner then the owner remains the operator.. This is considered a private flight but the pilot must have a commercial licence if payed. The CAA does not have oversight for FAA registered aircraft.
You are only required to apply/register with the CAA / Dept. of Transport if you wish to use an FAA licence to fly a UK registered aeroplane. If you already hold an appropriate UK licence then you will use that to fly and so the FAA licence is not an issue.
I agree with whopity that the stupid rules requiring 100 hours for PPL use is unnecessary but left over from the bizarre EASA regulation anti American thinking. There is no safety argument to require this.
So, as you understand it, the CAA are stating it applies to 'G' registered aircraft and '2' are not affected if using an FAA licence?
Thnaks for all input so far.