I have a ppl from central america can I convert it here in u.s.a?

[comander]

Hello any one know if I can convert my lisence and my 101 hours to be usefull here in the us?
What do I need to do and where to go ?
Also do ppl lisence expire? cause I dont know if they do I think only the medical exams expired I might be wrong do I need to go back there and renew my lisence in oder to fly here?
thanks to anyone that can help.

 

[flyer172r]

private licenses don't expire, you just need a flight review every two years in order to be able to use it.

 

[CDVdriver]

You need a "letter of verification" from your countries aviation authority.
They have to verify you hold a license.
This letter needs to go to the FAA in Oklahoma together with your application form.
They will issue you a "restricted" license based on your foreign license at the FSDO (local FAA office) of your choice.
You need to bring a picture ID and fill out an 8710 (airman application form).
The restricted license then needs to be validated with a BFR (flight review).
All the info is here http://www.eaa-fly.com/2.0/en/MainTrainingKonvertierung.html
also with the forms in pdf format.
Enjoy..

 

[comander]

Thank u guys for the info, I will contact them real soon, take care and good luck to u both!