slw29
19th Jun 2015, 09:39
I am planning on spending several months in the US and would like to do some flying there. I hold an EASA PPL and will be in the NYC area for a bit and then in Las Vegas and California. I have a few questions, and would be grateful for some local knowledge, as well as any tips from Brits who have done similar whilst on holiday.
I realise I could fly G-reg without anything but a check ride but I would prefer to get the proper US certification so I have more flexibility, as well as having a few lessons to get to grips with the doubtless different way of doing things over there.
1. I understand that it is possible to piggyback my EASA PPL into a US Private Pilot Certificate. Is this something that is straightforward to do at any flying school or is it a procedure that only certain places will be familiar with?
2. Could anyone recommend such a flying school in the NYC area, or in Vegas?
3. From checking the air space it seems to be possible to fly low over the water around Manhattan, are such sight-seeing trips doable from a local field?
4. What should I expect costs to be in the US for typical rental (say a C172) and instruction?
Thanks
Sam
I realise I could fly G-reg without anything but a check ride but I would prefer to get the proper US certification so I have more flexibility, as well as having a few lessons to get to grips with the doubtless different way of doing things over there.
1. I understand that it is possible to piggyback my EASA PPL into a US Private Pilot Certificate. Is this something that is straightforward to do at any flying school or is it a procedure that only certain places will be familiar with?
2. Could anyone recommend such a flying school in the NYC area, or in Vegas?
3. From checking the air space it seems to be possible to fly low over the water around Manhattan, are such sight-seeing trips doable from a local field?
4. What should I expect costs to be in the US for typical rental (say a C172) and instruction?
Thanks
Sam