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As you know a new "restricted PPL" based on a foreign license needs to be validated with a BFR.
Some areas need some special attention.
In Europe non-towered airports are generally far mor regulated than in the US.
Traffic pattern entries and exits are all mandatory and published in VFR-guides.
Sort of approach plates for VFR traffic. Some are very detailed as in .." enter downwind over the cement factory turn base past the church, avoid the hospital ..." etc etc.
Quite a few pilots who are new to flying in the US (regardless of previous experience) have trouble with the self regulatory nature of non towered airport operations.
Many of them will have never seen a FAR-AIM let alone know what information it contains.
Do not be afraid to sell them one or at the very minimum read through the applicable sections during the BFR, and show them where to find the info regarding non-twr airport operations.
So apart from the usual needed for the BFR special attention to :
Part 61
Part 91 (VFR operations)
Part 830 NTSB
AIM airport operations
AIM ATC services
A thorough explanation of FSS/VFR flight following ,airspace dimensions and communication requirements
is necessary. In the flight part a flight to a non twr airport followed by some circuits at a Class D or Class C would be highly recommended.
Obviously because of this a BFR for a restr. PPL will take more time than for a current US PPL holder. Keep in mind it is all for the safety of the customer and your airplanes.
Some areas need some special attention.
In Europe non-towered airports are generally far mor regulated than in the US.
Traffic pattern entries and exits are all mandatory and published in VFR-guides.
Sort of approach plates for VFR traffic. Some are very detailed as in .." enter downwind over the cement factory turn base past the church, avoid the hospital ..." etc etc.
Quite a few pilots who are new to flying in the US (regardless of previous experience) have trouble with the self regulatory nature of non towered airport operations.
Many of them will have never seen a FAR-AIM let alone know what information it contains.
Do not be afraid to sell them one or at the very minimum read through the applicable sections during the BFR, and show them where to find the info regarding non-twr airport operations.
So apart from the usual needed for the BFR special attention to :
Part 61
Part 91 (VFR operations)
Part 830 NTSB
AIM airport operations
AIM ATC services
A thorough explanation of FSS/VFR flight following ,airspace dimensions and communication requirements
is necessary. In the flight part a flight to a non twr airport followed by some circuits at a Class D or Class C would be highly recommended.
Obviously because of this a BFR for a restr. PPL will take more time than for a current US PPL holder. Keep in mind it is all for the safety of the customer and your airplanes.
