Bearcat if you search on here you'll find existing advice on this, but in a nutshell you need to send the request to the FAA (nominating the fsdo you want the letter copy sent to ) and the two CAA forms (authorisation and payment) to the CAA. If you do all this at the same time you won't go too far wrong. I understand that CAA returns info in batches to FAA (usually on fridays apparently) and it takes a day or two for the FAA to log your request on their system so depending on when you apply you may miss a weekly cycle. FAA quote quite a lengthy period (45-90 days) but in reality its probably more like 3-4 weeks. I have had one done in 2 1/2 weeks before and I submitted a request two weeks ago which I haven't heard anything about yet and expect to hear something in maybe two weeks. Workload is apparently 'about average to busy' in the relevant FAA section. You will then need to schedule a FSDO appointment once you have the letter in your hand, and a BFR once you have the 61.75 in order to be able to use it
(Have a look in the private section, rather than professional, you might consider moving this thread there)
Last edited by custardpsc; 7th May 2012 at 09:45.
Reason: edited to mention move to private