Privileges
Upon successful completion of the FAA conversion process, you will be issued an FAA Private Pilot Certificate and, if applicable, an Instrument Rating (IR) based on your valid EASA Part-FCL license.
• Operate as Pilot in Command (PIC) of U.S.-registered aircraft worldwide.
Exercise the privileges of both your FAA and EASA licenses independently.
• Maintain currency under FAA regulations without affecting the validity of your EASA license.
Validity
• Your FAA certificate does not expire but remains subject to FAA currency requirements (14 CFR § 61.56 and § 61.57).
• Your EASA license and ratings must remain valid at the time of conversion; expired ratings cannot be converted.
• No surrender of your EASA license is required during the conversion.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for the FAA conversion, you must meet the following criteria:
• Hold a valid EASA Part-FCL PPL or higher license with applicable ratings (SEP/MEP, IR, and/or Night Rating).
• Possess a valid EASA and FAA medical certificate.
• Demonstrate English language proficiency (EASA Level 4 or higher is accepted by the FAA).
• Pass the FAA knowledge test (computer-based, minimum score 70%).
• Complete the FAA verification process for your EASA license using FAA Form 8060-71.
Note: Type ratings cannot be converted. Only single-pilot SEP and MEP class ratings are eligible.
Flight training
The conversion program is tailored to ensure compliance with FAA requirements while recognizing your prior training and experience.
-> Acclimatization Flights (if required):
• Conducted in the U.S. with an FAA-certified instructor to familiarize you with U.S. airspace and procedures.
• May be waived with sufficient IFR PIC experience (50 hours IFR PIC in total, or 10 hours IFR PIC in the U.S.).
-> Knowledge Test Preparation:
• Comprehensive training covering FAA regulations, U.S. airspace structure, ATC procedures, and emergency protocols.
-> Flight Review & Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC):
• A combined flight review and IPC (if applicable) administered by an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner or instructor.
• Completion results in the endorsement required for certificate issuance.
-> Night Qualification (if applicable):
• If you do not hold an EASA Night Rating, you will need 3 hours of night flight training, including one 100 NM cross-country and 10 night take-offs and landings.
Rules & Regulation
• The conversion process and subsequent operation under FAA rules are governed by:
• 14 CFR Part 61 – Certification of Pilots.
• Annex 3 of the EU–U.S. Technical Implementation Procedures (TIP-L).
• FAA knowledge test requirements, including security and retesting procedures.
• Recency and flight review rules (14 CFR § 61.56 & § 61.57).
• Keypoints
• FAA and EASA currency requirements remain separate.
• Your FAA privileges are subject to U.S. regulations, even if you also hold a valid EASA license.
• All testing and certification will be conducted in English.
1. EASA -> FAA
Conversion
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Privileges & Validity
• Converted EASA licenses grant the same privileges as a standard EASA license (PPL, Night Rating, IR).
• License validity follows EASA Part-FCL rules for recency and revalidation.
• FAA certificate is not surrendered; both FAA and EASA licenses can be maintained.
• Once issued, the EASA license is subject to EASA regulations and currency requirements.
Entry requirements
• Hold a valid FAA certificate at Private Pilot level or higher (with appropriate ratings).
• FAA medical must be current at the time of application; EASA Class 2 or 1 medical required for license issue.
• English Proficiency must be demonstrated (FAA “English proficient” accepted as Level 4).
• Proof of residence in the EU may affect eligibility (for those converting ratings issued before the current agreement).
• A verification letter from the FAA is required to confirm certificate authenticity and currency.
Flight training
• Skill tests must be passed with a certified EASA examiner for PPL and/or IR.
• A demonstration of theoretical knowledge (Air Law, Comms, and Flight Planning) is required prior to the skill test.
• If gaps in experience or knowledge are identified, additional training at an EASA-approved ATO or DTO may be necessary.
• Conversion may include combined testing (e.g., PPL + IR).
• Night and MEP ratings require documented experience (some FAA flight experience may be credited).
-> Example of training
• Night Rating 5 hrs night time incl. 3 hrs dual + 1 hr XC + 5 solo t/o & landings
• Instrument Rating • 50 hrs IFR PIC (if used to waive theory exam), OR complete theory exams + skill test
• MEP (Land) 2.5 hrs dual normal ops + 3.5 hrs asymmetric; 70 hrs PIC required
Theoretical Knowledge
• Applicants must demonstrate knowledge in:
• Air Law (PPL & IR level)
• Communications
• Flight Planning & Monitoring (for IR)
Depending on experience, this may be shown via oral assessment or written exam from the European Central Question Bank (ECQB).
Rules & Regulation
• Currency requirements differ for FAA and EASA—must comply with both if operating under both licenses.
• Only one license per aircraft category may be held under EASA rules.
• Converted licenses cannot be reinstated once revoked, surrendered, or suspended.
• Type ratings cannot be converted through this agreement.
• Appeals on EASA license decisions must be made through the EU authority—FAA cannot overturn an EASA licensing decision.
2. FAA -> EASA
Conversion
Convert Your FAA License to EASA with Confidence
Are you an FAA-certified pilot ready to expand your horizons in European airspace? Whether you’re planning to fly for pleasure or build a career across the Atlantic, converting your FAA license to an EASA Part-FCL license opens doors to countless opportunities in the EU.
Thanks to a bilateral agreement between the FAA and EASA, the path to dual certification has never been more accessible.
Our FAA-to-EASA conversion program streamlines the process of validating your existing experience, ratings, and flight time—allowing you to obtain a European PPL(A), Night Rating, and Instrument Rating efficiently and in compliance with current EASA regulations.
Whether you fly single-engine, multi-engine, or IFR, we guide you through each step—from documentation to exams to flight testing—with expert support, practical training (if needed), and full regulatory clarity.