Flying in the UK on FAA PPLh

[Kbruce94]

Hi Guys!

I just got my FAA helicopter private license. I studied for it in the USA and am now home hoping to do some flying in the UK.

I was under the impression that the 2/3 rule would allow me to fly in the UK in a UK reg helicopter on my FAA license, but my local flight school have said otherwise.

Their argument was as follows : 'if anyone can fly in the UK in a UK aircraft on any international license, why wouldn't we all just go over to the USA and study where its cheaper'.
(Well, because then you wouldn't be allowed to fly into Europe on a G-reg aircraft)

This would mean that if a US pilot came over to the UK, they would be unable to rent an aircraft unless it were N-registered. Also, that UK pilots wouldn't be able to rent an N-reg in the USA.

Does anyone have any extra information on this?
I can't seem to find the CAA/EASA regulation for this particular rule.

Thanks for reading!