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ActionAxson

Canadian to FAA license conversions?

Hey all,

I'm trying to research into converting licenses from Transport Canada to the FAA but all the info I seem to come across seems dated and I hear the process changed recently?

My questions are: Converting a CPL/IFR (Transport Canada) to FAA requires 2 exams that test on the differences between TC and FAA (one for the CPL one for the IFR?) What about flight instructor ratings?

If anyone's been through the process lately and could help enlighten me, or point me in the right direction, it would be much appreciated. Thanks!

EDIT: I did a little more research and came across this advisory circular which lays out the requirements for the different licenses. Turns out no practical flight test is required just a written exam based on the differences. Hope this helps!

Posted Oct 12, 2016, 6:57 PM UTC · edited

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vARROWHEADPPL TW VFROTT AB (CPR5)•

u/schteevie and I emailed back and forth about this. Basically you need to get a letter from TC and then go do a written and flight test on the US rules and pay for it. Takes a couple months to book. I didn't go through with it because I wanted to focus on other things. I think you also need a night and OTT but not 100% sure

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ActionAxsonOPPPL SEL/SES CYQT•

I thought it didn't require a flight test anymore. Thanks for the reply.

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vARROWHEADPPL TW VFROTT AB (CPR5)•

Mr Chops will likely confirm but I think it does

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SchteeviePPL TW•

There are two routes - the full conversion requires a test... But the "foreign restricted" (which I got) does not require a test or a medical or anything and is completely based on the status and currency of your Canadian PPL.

NOTE1: I believe this is only possible for private non IR - if you want commercial or anything more complex like IR or multi, I think tests and such are required.

NOTE2: Even with the foreign restricted, you are required to get a BFF (or "flight review", what ever they call it now) from a U.S. based CFI before you can "use" the license and act as PIC.

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vARROWHEADPPL TW VFROTT AB (CPR5)•

Note 2 was what I eluded to. Thanks chops

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capt_elmoCPL/ME/IR (CYOW)•

It does not required a flight test, Im doing the conversion process myself. If you have any questions PM me I'd be glad to help ! :)

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G--ManCPL CFI Helicopters•

14 CFR 61.75 will allow you to get a private license based upon your Canadian license. For commercial you need to meet all requirements of 14 CFR 61 Subpart F, namely 61.121 thru 133. Your hours from Canada will count, however you still need to complete the written and practical tests just like everyone else.

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ActionAxsonOPPPL SEL/SES CYQT•

Alrighty. Thanks for the references. Much appreciated

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