FAA PPL to JAA PPL conversion

[swisster]

Hey all,

I am trying to find out what it takes, and if it is even possible to convert a FAA PPL Licence to a JAA PPL? Can this be done here in the US? What does it take?

Maybe someday I would love to do some flying back in Switzerland (where I grew up), but taking lessons over there is vastly more expensive than here in the US. I know that the Swiss do recognize JAA PPL Licence.

 

Thanks for your info.

 

Swisster

[warmkiter]

HI

 

Yes, it can be done. Problem is, that every JAA country will have different requirements for the conversion. I have a German ATP(A) and got a FAA CPL(H) and wanted to get an european PPL(H). The germans did not recognise much of any previous licences i had. I did the JAA conversion with the english CAA. Very friendly and very professional. A couple hours for the checkride preparation and checkride. 2 subjects written, easy going. The checkflights and all paperwork was done with Sloane Helicopters in Mallorca, Spain. I will do the CPL(H) conversion this summer there too.

 

Blue skies

 

L