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Old 14th Jul 2011, 14:50
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aloha1985
 
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I believe the FAA only issues a Private pilot certificate based on foreign licenses, regardless if it is a PPL or an ATPL. However, you may get credit for flight experience towards a training program in order to do the required knowledge and practical tests to obtain a FAA Commercial certificate with an Instrument Airplane rating.

Hang on tight though, there have been vague rumours of EASA/FAA mutual recognition following implementation of the revised FCL...
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