N reg in Europe

[chinny]

Please could some-one give me some info on whether or not I can fly an N reg in Europe WITHOUT getting an FAA ATPL.

Is there any way, in the form of waivers, or any other way that it can be done with just a JAA ATPL?

Appreciate any help on this.
Thanks....Chinny.

[BBCapt]

Sadly...

Well, there are possibilities to get an FAA licence on the back of the JAA, but ( and it is a big but ) in order to fly an N reg machine in Europe, and be paid to do so, you will require an full FAA licence, and that means the written and the ATP plus type ride. Sorry!

[mutt]

Look on the bright-side, at least you are going down the easy part of converting JAA to FAA

Not fun going the other way



Mutt.

[FLEXJET]

Now here is my question:

Can a UK operator use a Cayman island registered aircraft (VP-C..) for charter on a permanent basis, since Cayman is a UK colony?

Thanks

[Bat outahell]

I would doubt it because most VP-C's operated in the UK are private cat C of A, not public transport.

[Cathar]

No. The Department for Transport's policy is that UK airlines should use UK registered aircraft except in exceptional circumstances.

I don't think the "c" word is used anymore. They are "overseas territories"

[727 exec]

I think the only way you could possibly operate a VP-B or VP-C for charter would be to obtain a Bermudan or Cayman AOC...and I'm told that is very, very difficult - even if you were to have a base in Bermuda or Cayman.

Back to the JAA AOC I'm afraid

[medflyer]

Can I take this to mean a FAA ATPL holder can fly a N-reg aircraft in Europe WITHOUT a JAA licence but right-to-work in the EU?

[Chilli Monster]

Can I take this to mean a FAA ATPL holder can fly a N-reg aircraft in Europe

It's a requirement of the FAR's - 61.3 to be exact.

[727 exec]

There is no problem flying your N reg in Europe as long as you do have the appropriate FAA license and the right to reside/work in Europe.

Can't do any public transport unless it's a charter starting out in the US and going back to the US.

Watch the Immigration thing - I'm aware of a couple of US pilots who were working in Europe without having work permits...both asked to leave and not come back.