"His FAA records show that he has a FAA Student Pilot's License, validation on a Foreign Based PPL, and an A&P Mechanic certificate. NO IA as claimed."
Actually the truth is:
Name : FOX, GARY MARK
Airman's Address : P O BOX 2552
MIDRAND, 1685, SOUTH AFRICA
FAA Region : European
Airman Certificates : Private Pilot (foreign based)
Rotorcraft Helicopter
: Mechanic
Airframe
Powerplant
That translates to him having a Valid PPL (not a Students License) in the States based on a Valid Foreign PPL or greater. To have the foriegn based removed for a higher rating requires a written and a checkride.
Also show a valid A/P but no IA. If its very recent it may not yet be published. This is Public Information that any of you can obtain via the databases at
www.landings.com