I'm a Peruvian commercial pilot trying to get the FAA private license and also the instrument rating. My question as the tittle says; I'm confused about which one I'm supposed to take. I've been looking at the FAR and also googling but there is no solid answer about that. I know is related to the Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA) and the countries involved. However I cannot find if my country is part of it (I'm from Peru). Does anyone know where can I find it or have the link so I could give it a look? Thank you.
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$\begingroup$ What do you mean by "foreing"? Also, what is IFP and IFB? I can sort of get what you are asking in the body, but the title is very confusing. $\endgroup$– Michael HallCommented Dec 8, 2023 at 0:11
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$\begingroup$ I meant foreign, this is what I have from FAA airman knowledge testing: NOTE: Effective 9/5/22, the new Instrument Rating Foreign Pilot via BASA (61.71) (IFB) test is available for administration; and the Instrument Rating Airplane Foreign Pilot (IFP) test has changed, in name only, to Instrument Rating Foreign Pilot via Non-BASA (61.75). $\endgroup$– RaulCommented Dec 8, 2023 at 0:25
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$\begingroup$ And my question is about this, the fact that I don't know which of the test I'm supposed to take because BASA supposed to be between the countries that have the agreement( I cant find a list of the countries that are part of it). And depending on that, the number of question will be different. $\endgroup$– RaulCommented Dec 8, 2023 at 0:27
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The BASA countries are updating regularly. The current list is found in the FAA's 8900.1, VOLUME 5, CHAPTER 2, Section 23 (Dated 04/10/2024). There are currently several EASA countries, Canada, and Switzerland.
I don't see Peru on the list currently, so you would be applying for an FAA certificate per 61.75 (See 8900.1 V5, C2, S14). For your instrument rating to be included on your FAA Restricted (Foreign Based) certificate, you would need to take the IRA or IFP test.
FYI the IFP test does not require an FAA instructor endorsement. The IRA requires an endorsement from an instructor or completion of an FAA-approved ground training program, but if you will be applying for an FAA stand-alone (Private or Commercial certificate) within 24 months and wish to take the FAA Instrument checkride you will need to have the IRA test anyway
Additionally, I assume your verification letter will allow you to apply for an FAA Private/Commercial/ATP certificate without first holding the FAA 61.75 certificate. These would require the knowledge test and practical test to be completed.
