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Old 03-28-2009, 07:55 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Thedude View Post
I think what he asking is to go from a foreign certificate to a FAA one. To my knowlegde the only way to do it, is the hard way. By taking another check ride with an FAA approved examiner.

Before the check ride, a medical, and written for the rating sought is required to obtain an FAA certificate. It's a lot easier for a visitor from overseas to obtain and FAA certificate, than the other way.
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