Using my new PPL in California
Having received my PPL paperwork this morning - I am now 'official'...
I have just read the article in Octover Pilot mag regarding renting overseas and funnily enough I will be in Sanfrancisco / San Jose in November with work so would like to get up for a few hours whilst there.
The article refers to getting my paper work checked and validated by the CAA so that the USA will allow me to fly? Can someone elaborate on what kind of checks are required? Do I just call FCL at the CAA? Do I need to contact the FAA before I go out there?
Also - what about insurance whilst I am there? I seem to remember reading that UK CAA PPL holders are rarely ever covered by US insurance policies - is this correct?
Anything else I need to know before going??
Cheers
Steve