FAA PPL no longer allowed

[Gillespie Field]

Hi Guys,
Does anyone know what Pilots with FAA PPLs are doing given that EASA is insisting on conversion to EASA licences?

P.S.
I know we can get a 12 month Validation this April but after that runs out we must do something.


Thanks
Gillespie

[3 Point]

Hard to say without sounding trite but, pilots I know with FAA licences (ATP included) are getting EASA licences if they want to keep flying in Europe.

Happy landings

3 Point

[sapperkenno]

So all the guys flying N-registered heavies into Heathrow with FAA tickets will be getting EASA licences too now will they? Don't think so.

[ifitaintboeing]

The UK CAA have deferred the requirement to next year. Holders of FAA PPLs have until 08th April 2015 to convert. Thereafter a 12 month validation is permitted.

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/IN_Deferment%20of%20requirements%20for%20Validation_20122013 .pdf

For commercial activities the cut off is 08th April 2014.

ifitaint...

[mad_jock]

So all the guys flying N-registered heavies into Heathrow with FAA tickets will be getting EASA licences too now will they? Don't think so.

Only those that are based in Europe. If your just flying normal ops and the pilot and aircraft is based outside the EASA area there is no requirement to hold both tickets.

[3 Point]

"guys flying N-registered heavies into Heathrow with FAA tickets will be getting EASA licences"

No, of course not! As MJ says, the requirement to hold an EASA licence applies to pilots who are operating aircraft based in the EASA countries.

That does include FAA and other non-EASA llicenced "heavy" pilots who are flying aeroplanes based in Europe. A number of my colleagues at work are taking their EASA licences right now and I have also just taken my FAA licence in case I ever need that one. Can't have too many licences as you don't know where the next job will be coming from!!

Happy landings

3 Point

[Duchess_Driver]

...and depending upon your experience, the conversion from ICAO PPL to EASA PPL isn't that onerous.

There are several schools in Ireland that will be able to advise and draw up a plan to get you there. Either AFTA or NFC are the two that spring to mind, especially if there are Instrument Ratings or ME Class to convert as well.

HTH