Flying in USA

[aerobat]

I am soon to go to Miami for a holiday and would like to hire a small aeroplane for a bit of sightseeing. Question is, how easy or difficult is it now to get an FAA licence ?
Last time I was there in the mid eighties I had a FAA license issued on the spot on the basis of my UK PPL. The ATPL I had issued shortly afterwards has a different number so presumably the airman certificate is no longer valid. :)
Is there an FAA office near Miami ?

[mcgoo]

you have to fill out a couple of forms and pay about £16, plan on doing this some time time before you are due to fly out

http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?categoryid=175&pagetype=87&groupid=612

[aerobat]

Thanks for the replies, I knew someone here would have the answer. :)

[error_401]

Don't forget to check out these sources as today everything conerning flying in the U.S. is a little more difficult.

Department of Homeland security

www.dhs.gov

www.flightschoolcandidates.gov

mailto: [email protected]
Phone 703 542 1222
08:00 - 16:30 EST

[fernytickles]

Aerobat

Check your emails, oh, and depending on when you are planning to go, check out the Sun & Fun website - great, fun airshow to fly in to.