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Old 14th Mar 2008, 21:14
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ClintonBaptiste
 
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Can I convert my JAA CPL/IR to FAA

I have held my JAA CPL/IR for a while now, but I am currently thinking of becoming a flight instructor.

I am thinking of teaching either in the US, Spain or the north of England. Obviously if I want to instruct in the latter two I will need my JAA FI(R), but what do I need in the US? Can I simply convert my CPL/IR to FAA, then take the US FI, or do I need to do all the FAA flight tests and exams.

Also, how will UK schools/airlines view my hours if I am an FAA instructor? Even if I get a few hundred hours instructing IFR on twins will it be worthless?

Another query, I know the FI(R) course in Spain is slightly different too, in the fact that they don't teach spins. But would a UK flight school accept my licence if I achieved it in Spain?

Many thanks.
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