Am I qualified to fly in the USA?
- ICAO or EASA PPL holder
- Minimum valid PPL (A)
- Valid medical
- Register on www.FAA.gov
How does it work
Before arriving flight base:
- Fill paperwork
- Decide which base you like to do the FAA validation with FAA DPE
- Attend online preparation course
- Learn the differences in phraseology
- Learn the US airspace
- Obtain and interpret WX services
- Read VFR Charts
After arrival to flight base:
- Standardization flight
- Flight review with endorsement
- Plan your flight
- Go have fun
How much time, what to bring
- About 1 to 2 months [for 100hr]
- Pilot logbook
- Your personal headset if you have one
- Tablet for Garmin Pilot or Foreflight etc
- Tablet holder
- Kneeboard
- A small notebook
- Backpack
My expectations
- Fast build up of flight hours
- Set schedule
- Land at airports near Las Vegas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Miami
- Fly and dine, most airports have fabulous restaurants
- Fly over various terrain options, desert, mountains, lakes, the ocean
