Hi, Would someone in the know mind clarifying this for me?
I am wanting to fly an N-reg touring aircraft in the UK and throughout europe but I am a little unsure of the regulations.
I hold a JAA PPL and from what I can understand, I can fly G-reg and N-reg in the UK. If I want to fly the N-reg outside of the UK then I will need an FAA-PPL.
So first question, does anyone know what is required to convert my JAA-PPL to an FAA-PPL or obtain an FAA-PPL. (Surely I won't have to do the whole course?). I am wanting to do some hour building in the USA as well, incidently.
Secondly, this N-reg is IFR equipped and so I want an IR rating - this is where I get really confused.
Can I fly an N-reg IFR in the UK/europe on a JAA-IR?
OR do I need to obtain my FAA-IR (this was what I was told).
Now, if I do have my FAA-IR (but not a JAA) then can I fly G-reg aircraft under IFR or only N-reg?
I'm sorry for the barrage of questions but I am somewhat confused.
In other words: I am a JAA-PPL who wants to fly and N-reg aircraft under VFR and IFR in the UK and around Europe: What must I do?
Thanks for any advice!