Flyinglessons For Foreigners In Us

[Henk]

Hi,

I'm concidering to go to the US to get my flying-certificate, because flying in Holland is very expansive. However I heard that nowadays it's quiet hard to do exam in the US for a foreigner (I'm from Holland) because of 911. Is this true? Should I go to another country.


Greets,
Henk

 

[PB]

Hi,

I'm a Danish citizen, and am about to take my practical exam this Wednesday. It is true that it is slightly more difficult to get your PPL as a foreigner, but all that is really changed is that you have to fill out a little more paper work and wait for the TSA to clear you. It took me about two to three weeks to get everything in place. The US is still the way to go, cheap and plenty of airspace to enjoy!

PB.

 

[Guest]

Thank you!
US here we come.

Greets,
Henk

 

[BH-206L3]

Hi,

I'm concidering to go to the US to get my flying-certificate, because flying in Holland is very expansive. However I heard that nowadays it's quiet hard to do exam in the US for a foreigner (I'm from Holland) because of 911. Is this true? Should I go to another country.
Greets,
Henk

Henk, since what our little friends did on 9/11 all that is required, is that you tell TSA who you are and its comfirmed that its you, the flight school will also confirm that its you and that you are you who you say you are. And that you are where you say you are going to be. Its a form or two, and some e-mail with some attached photographs. As for the training, well its pretty standard stuff, you will get your sign off for the check ride when you are ready for the ride. I don't sign students off for check rides unless they are ready. As a Flight Instructor, I get looked at for every student I send for a ride. To many failures and I will have to sit down with the FAA and talk about it, in some cases the certificate to flight instruct may be revoked. That happens from time to time. Learning to fly is pretty easy, but its no slam dunk. You will have to study and work at it.