...and are ramped in LFPB
France seems to want to march to a different drummer, galaxy flyer, and our little run-in with the local inspector was in LFMN...a known trouble spot, as you may be aware.
The Captain called the US consulate, the consulate called the local DGCA inspectors office, and said inspector retreated, post haste.
The First Officer in this case had the appropriate rating, however the inspector, for some unknown reason, demanded additional documentation, re training.
He didn't get it.
The First Officer, oddly enough, was a retired USAF Colonel, and has very good connections at the FAA...and said he could arrange an interesting reception for a visiting French-registered bizjet, in MIA or ATL....and knowing his reputation, I well expect he could.