FAA PPL biennial review outside US

[petrolheadtony]

Can anyone suggest somewhere in Southern Europe where I can do an FAA biennial flight review to keep my FAA license valid without going to the US? Is there anywhere in Spain for example?

[Ninety-Nines]

There are plenty of them all over the EU. A great deal of Commercial Pilots spent their training in US building hours as a CFI. I would suggest that you contact the local flight school as they will probably know of someone that can complete a Flight review for you.

If no joy, I know a couple of ex NAC CFI's that are in Spain working Commercially whose details I would be happy to dig out for you.

Ninety-Nines (or Nikki for Alex;))

[petrolheadtony]

Thanks Ninety-Nines, I will do as you suggest and contact some clubs in Spain and see what they can come up with.

[Crepello]

As far as I'm aware, FAA certificates don't 'expire' provided you have a valid medical and BFR. If you don't need your FAA ticket for flying elsewhere you could let the BFR lapse until your next visit stateside.

[Charlie Zulu]

Oh if only I had the FAA instructor certificates as well...

I feel another FAA course coming up after my ATPLs.

As far as I am aware the certificates do no expire and all is required is a BFR if within the two years or otherwise. The exception to the rule are FAA Ground and Flight Instructors who have to renew their CFI/CFII/MEI/AGI/BGI/IGI certificates every two years.

['I' in the sky]

You could try Brian Mellor who is based in Jerez.

I believe his e-mail is [email protected]

If that doesn't work send me a PM and I'll try tp put you in contact with him.