Questions tagged [pilot-certification]
is for obtaining licenses, certificates, and ratings. It includes the required paperwork and testing, but not the training (use [flight-training] instead).
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How can I convert a frozen ATPL from South Africa to an Iranian one?
I have got a frozen ATPL license from South Africa and I'm from Iran. I came back home last year and I have converted my CPL/IR license to the Iranian piloting license by doing Air Law and Human ...
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Can I revalidate my EASA PPL outside the EU in a non-EASA aircraft?
I'm trying to re-validate my EASA PPL licence, registered with the Hungarian CAA. I asked the CAA but I did not get a clear answer.
I meet the criteria for re-validation based on experience, but it ...
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Is EASA B1 equivalent to DCAM B1?
I am from Bangladesh. Bangladesh has EASA 147 approval.
Is EASA B1 equivalent to DCAM B1?
Will Bangladesh accept the license?
If I want to convert the DCAM license to EASA license what do I have
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When did the United States stop issuing pilot "licenses" (and start issuing "certificates")?
The first document issued by the US federal government authorizing a person to fly an aircraft was issued on April 6, 1927 by the Aeronautics Branch of the Department of Commerce, and it is called a ...
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Can UK CAA modular exams done before Brexit be used towards an EASA license?
I am stuck with some EASA basic modules (Form 148) and some UK CAA modular exams.
Now I want to apply to get an EASA B1.1 license but the problem is German aviation authority (Luftfahrtbundesamt) is ...
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Can someone under training of MPL(A) or CPL(A) attain a PPL(A)? That is, is it possible to attain multiple licenses simultaneously?
As the title says, is this possible according to EASA?
According to the Swedish authorities, EASA do not allow attaining a second license before completing the first. But I have a hard time finding ...
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Can foreign military flying hours be counted towards an EASA ATPL in Hungary?
I'm an ex- Indian Air Force helicopter pilot with about 4000 hours of flying experience, including some 2500 hours as captain and about 500 hours as an instructor.
Is there any means by which, I can ...
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How many FAA-Certified Flight Instructors Hold a Gold Seal?
About how many, and approximately what percent of the instructors who are certified under the FAA hold a gold seal on their CFI certificate?
How many not including expired certificates capable of ...
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What are the differences between an EASA part-66 license and FAA A&P Aircraft Mechanic License?
what is the difference between EASA part-66 license and FAA A&P Aircraft Mechanic License? Are there any reasons for a company or individual to opt for the one or the other or both?
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Is it possible to become a commerical pilot and have an Emotional Support Animal?
I was wondering this as I am trying to get an ESA while also trying to get my pilots license. I was wondering if this will interfere with my plans to becoming a pilot.
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Applying back in the US as foreign with FAA Licenses
Just for context I’m currently sitting at about 250~ hours and applying to airlines back in South America. I did my training in the USA, therefore I have my instrument rating, MEL rating, and ...
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will my pilot's license be considered "Frozen ATPL"?
I am a CPL(A) commercial pilot license holder with MEP and IR ratings. This CPL(A) has been issued by an ICAO Member State under the rules of Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention. This country is not a ...
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SPL/TMG -LAPL-A to PPL
If you follow the educational path from Sailplane Pilot License / Touring motorglider (SPL/TMG) to Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (LAPL-A/SEP).
What is the requirement to progress from LAPL-A to a ...
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Can I still can apply for R-ATP 1000 hour, if I get my multi engine add on under part 61?
I have completed my private, instrument rating, and commercial under part 141. Can I still able apply for R-ATP 1000 hours, if I get my multi-engine add-on under part 61?
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How far back in time does FAA Institutional Authority for 61.160 (R-ATP) minimums go?
61.160 contains the requirements for an R-ATP certificate, and there is a list of FAA approved institutions that are eligible to graduate applicants to meet the R-ATP requirements.
There is a column ...
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Time to take the ATPL and license conversion
How long does it take to get the EASA ATPL license on average?
And if, after obtaining the ATPL licence in a particular country, you are recruited in a foreign country, do you need to re-take ...
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Using a Foreign-based FAA license while getting permanent license
I am an American Expat who got my EASA PPL(A) license while living abroad. I am about to move back to the US and looking into a permanent conversion to an FAA license.
Per I have a European EASA ...
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Are there countries where commercial flying can be conducted with a Mexican DGAC private pilot license?
I have a Mexican DGAC licence. Can I work in other countries, or do I need to get another licence? (for example an FAA one if I want to work in the US)
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What's the most cost effective way to keep a PPL current with Ultralights?
I hold an NPPL(m) - which is a UK license for Micro/Ultralights only.
I wish to "upgrade" (sadly there is no formal upgrade path) to a PPL so that on occasion, I can hire 4 seaters.
My ...
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What are some of the easter eggs on the FAA pilot license?
I know that the back of the card has a hidden speech along the Wright brother's collars and the Wright flyer's frame. Also, if you shine a black light on the card, there's an (invisible to the naked ...
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Can you convert an FAA PPL to EASA LAPL?
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I am a Belgian citizen.
I can't obtain an EASA medical Class 2 due to the lack of depth perception.
However, I hold a valid FAA Class 1.
I am looking into going for FAA PPL and ...
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Rating Title Differences with ICAO CPL
I graduated from an integrated ATPL programme in Turkey. Rating part of my CPL is comprised of two lines. Goes like:
IR/ME Valid until ...
MEP(land) Valid until..
However, my friend from my class(with ...
