Can I fly there?

Question

Im a private pilot in the usa, would i have to do anything special to fly in europe?

Answer 1

Yes and no. You may fly a U.S. registered aircraft in any European country using your U.S. pilot certificate; however, in order to fly an aircraft registered in another country, you may need to have a pilot certificate issued by the country of registration of the aircraft - typically a "paperwork" exercise for a private pilot certificate, issued on an equivalency basis, but it may require a flight test for instrument rating priviliges, and, even if you have a commercial or ATP certificate, the "foreign" certificate may be restricted to private pilot priviliges (they don't want foreign competition for their few pilot jobs). There may be some countries which do not require issuance of a pilot certificate to fly an airplane registered in that country within its borders (England, I believe, is one), but most do require it. In fact, it is required of foreign pilots to fly a U.S. registered aircraft in the U.S. (although the U.S. will issue equivalent certificates of all ratings, not just to the Private Pilot level, unlike most other countries).

Answer 2

No, your FAA rating is good anywhere in the world, as long as it is still current.

Answer 3

310Pilot has given you a complete and correct answer.
Well done 310.....