Curious American pilot.
I'm a corporate pilot that has spent my entire albeit short, flying career here in the US and I'm curious about the European system.
Just a few questions; Does a JAA/EASA license allow you to fly any european registered aircraft or just one registered in the country that issued your license? i.e. can a british pilot fly an EI- registered aircraft?
Does an aircraft have to be based and maintained in the country where it is registered?
Thank you in advance and I apologize if these are really stupid questions.