PPL flights in the USA
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From: Woking
PPL flights in the USA
Hi,
Sorry if this has been discussed before.
I have just embarked on my PPL (JAL) and will be in the states for a few days in may. My question is, can I book intrcuctor time whilst in the USA or is there permissions from the US government I need to seek before hand?
Thanks
Peter
Sorry if this has been discussed before.
I have just embarked on my PPL (JAL) and will be in the states for a few days in may. My question is, can I book intrcuctor time whilst in the USA or is there permissions from the US government I need to seek before hand?
Thanks
Peter
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From: S Warwickshire
You're right it has been discussed before
But to summarise; anything that is construed as training will require TSA approval and an appropriate visa if you don't have US citizenship or a green card.
But, there's nothing to stop you from having a passenger flight with an instructor, where you may occupy the LH seat and possibly be invited to take the controls for a while.
A trial flight would normally be considered to fit within these criteria.
Training organisations are obliged to check the eligibility status of all candidates.
But to summarise; anything that is construed as training will require TSA approval and an appropriate visa if you don't have US citizenship or a green card.
But, there's nothing to stop you from having a passenger flight with an instructor, where you may occupy the LH seat and possibly be invited to take the controls for a while.
A trial flight would normally be considered to fit within these criteria.
Training organisations are obliged to check the eligibility status of all candidates.
