JAA CPL-H TO FAA CPL-H HELP!!!!!!

[Pekka]

I am trying to find out what i must do to convert my Jaa CPL-H to Faa CPL-H
I hawe sent mail to FAA in US but no answer...humm. :(

Help!!!!!:{

[Vertolot]

Pekka,

I think you are not able to "convert" a JAA CPL licence to FAA CPL or vice versa as there is no agreement between JAA and FAA for reckognising each other licences. On the other hand it should be quite easy for you to obtain a FAA CPL if you have a JAA CPL.

Check in the FAR AIM (Part 61 if I remember right)the requirements for applying for a FAA CPL and check if you already meet these qualifications ie. Dual, Solo and X-C flight time etc.

Then you need to study for the written exam, get a sign-off from a certified flight instructor for beeing able to do the written test. If you are going to do the flight test in an R22 you need to meet SFAR-73 and a sign-off from an certified instructor and he will probably sign you off for the CPL check ride as well if he is satisfied with your flying.

Hope this helped!!!

Good Luck

[Vertolot]

By the way,

Contact a Flight School in the US and they will help to sort out exactly what you need to do to get your FAA CPL.

PS. Try Vortex Helicopters they are a nice "small" school, and I'm sure the owner Joe will help you out.

[Pekka]

Tanks for your help! I will give Vortex Helicopters a call.:D

[Gordy]

All you need to do is fill out an airman application form and the FAA will issue a private license based upon your foreign license (part 61.75). You would then need to pass the written test, meet the requirements and pass the practical test for an FAA commercial.
FAR 61.75 (http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=565e090937ff83d446950ef51ecaab35&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.1.2.2.1.10&idno=14)
Commercial requirements FAR 61 subpart F (http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=565e090937ff83d446950ef51ecaab35&rgn=div6&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.1.2.6&idno=14)

[Pekka]

Muchas Gracias! Great Help Guys.:D

[Torquetalk]

There are quite a few schools that can give you training on the 269 to get your FAA commercial. Check out this link for a full list of US 269 schools: http://www.sacusa.com/1directory/states.asp?category=FS

Should be very straightforward if you already have the requisite hours. The instructor will have to do at least 3 hours with you to sign you off for the check ride though.

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