Will the FAA recognise an Australian Sport Pilot Certificate?
I'm currently in Australia and have an Recreational Aviation Pilot Certificate. I am going to spend some time in the USA next year (Miami) and want to keep flying (Foxbat/Valour).
But I have a Pilot Certificate which seems to be the same as the FAA Sport Pilot Certificate. So not a PPL, so I am not sure there is any formal international recognition.
Does anyone know if converting is possible, or has anyone done it?
If needed I will retrain over there as I think it is a lot cheaper, but I am hoping I don't have to do much more than the local exams.
I am trying to find a specific sport Pilot contact at the FAA but haven't found it on their website yet, they seem to let you complain about things but don't really have an email for general queries.
Thanks for the help.
Ryan