Converting JAA to FAA license
This may have been covered before, but I have some specific questions about the process for anyone who has already done this.
1) The FAA website states:
"You must have the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) that issued those certificates verify the validity and currency of the foreign license and medical certificate or endorsement before you apply for an FAA certificate or authorization. "
-Ok, so I get the CAA check done first then forward that to the FAA, correct?
2) The FAA website also states:
"A person who is applying for a U.S. rating or medical certificate on the basis of a foreign license must apply for that certificate at least 90 days before arriving at the designated FAA FSDO where the applicant intends to receive the U.S. certificate. This initial application step is the responsibility of the applicant."
-This implies I PICK UP my FAA certificate in the States from a FSDO. What is this? This is also 3 months in the future, is that a rigid timeframe? I've been rostered to LAS in 45days time and wanted to fly.
Is that correct? Any help greatly appreciated.
Horgy