FAA to CAA Comm

[B Sousa]

Bottom Line:If your a South African living in South Africa, get yourself an SA Comm. Anything else is only going to raise flags and cause problems.
Validation works good for those who visit SA or work a short term contract....

FAA License would be good if you were in the states and had the VISA that allowed work, other than that all it will afford you is the ability to fly N Reg Aircraft in Africa.. Consider this, they do have a Visa for Initial Pilot training in the states. Whether YOU would be considered a "new Pilot", I cant say. If you get your license before the VISA expires, it allows you to work for a few months. I dont have all the particulars, but I know of a few Helicopter types who have taken advantage of it.