IFP or IEP ?
Hi, I do have a FAA PPL and also an EASA PPL + IR. Now I'd like to add the IR to my FAA PPL and saw 3 ways (correct me if I'm wrong) :
1. Go to US and train to pass the normal written test + IPC (Instrument proficency check), maybe getting credits from my EASA IR. But it would be long and I don't know which Visa I'd need.
2. Validate my EASA IR on my FAA PPL via a IFP (14CFR61§75d), through just a specific written exam, knowing after I need to have always my IR EASA valid with me
3.Convert my EASA IR and add an IR on my FAA PPL (AC61-143) through a specific written test (IEP), + 10 hours acclimatation flying + IPCheck
Solutions 2 and 3 start wuth a form 8060-71 to get a verification letter.
But already there, I need to say which FSDO I'd use.
Anyone have some recommandations ? And in case I go for solution 3, any school to recommend where they can train me ? And lastly, which visa is needed ?