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Hi guys.
I appoligise in advance for 'yet another' post about JAA/FAA licences, only i tried a search and didn't unearth what i'd like to know.

Ok, I am going to be 17 in april next year and i have a relative in americawith a Beechcraft Musketeer. I have unrestricted acces to this aircraft and an FAA instructor, who only requiers a small fee and the petrol costs. This sounds great so far, only i live in the UK and i am just writting to ask .......

With a FAA PPL, what are the flying limitations in the UK?? ( 'N' or 'G' reg,) Do i need to convert anything, have a check flight? if so rought costs.

How long does it stay valid for, and how many hours per year do i have to complete.
I thank you for any replies that i get. Kind regards and have a Happy New year.
Bill

As far as i know there are no limitations. I was out in florida doing hour building and a british friend of mine was getting his faa ppl. He was told that no convesrion was needed to fly in britain . I myself have a jaa ppl and was able to fly in the usa without any restrictions apart from a letter from the irish aviation authority confirming my licence was valid. Im sure it should work in the same way for you.

Daytime, VFR in UK airspace in a G reg.

In a N you can fly to what ever your license allows and take it international.

You can fly G-Reg in UK but not add to the PPL Eg IMC-Multi.

I understand you cannot fly outside UK but Eire may be OK

You can fly at night but only in a N reg.

You can fly a twin as well if your rated on it FAA.

the rules are something like you can fly as long as its not commercial.

And your not allowed to fly when you have to conform to Instrument flight rules. Which in the UK it always is at night.

H'mm wonder if you would be allowed SVFR at night?

Out in the dark
 

Where does it say that an FAA PPL who holds a qualification to fly at night cannot so so in a UK registered aeroplane? Applying for a UK PPL Night Q can be a problem if the applicant hasn't got three hours dual logged as part of their night training.
IFR is not a problem but maybe IMC could be but depending on the FAA qualifications held.
With regard to an FAA PPL flying a UK a/c outside of the UK, each state to be flown into so decides. Just need to ask each state unless provision is already in place.

Just remembered, its as you said about the night rating they do.

Something about it not being IACO annex 1 valid.

But what the difference is in an aircraft with a N on its bum instead of a G I don't know

Had a brief surf for it but can't find it.


Could be all changed its been years since I had to deal with FAA self hires. It could have just been an invention of the CFI linked to the fact that they caused enough problems during day light hours never mind at night.

Despite the popular belief to the contrary, you *can* use an FAA PPL to take a G-registered aircraft out of the UK. It is perfectly legal, read the ANO regarding licences rendered valid. I have done so on several occasions.
Be prepared to put up with the negative feelings many British schools have towards US-taught pilots. You will also find flying in the USA more fun and hassle-free and will want to go back there for flying holidays ;)