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Self fly hire in the US
I am from the UK and I'm visiting the US for my summer vacation this year
and plan to do some flying from a flying school in Naples Florida. I have a UK and US license and all I want is a bi-annual/check ride and then rent a plane for a couple of trips around the general area, maybe even venture down to Key West as I have done before.. Do I need to obtain a US visa for this? Nigel |
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Nigel
I don't believe that you do, if you are going to Naples Air Center just give Richard or Nicki a call, they are really helpful. You will find the number on the website. Chris Powell "Martin Hotze" wrote in message ... "Nigel" wrote: Do I need to obtain a US visa for this? IMHO: no. But better check with the authorities (call the embassy). there might be an issue with flying, but hopefully they have sorted that out. #m -- How come we choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America? I don't approve of political jokes. I've seen too many of them get elected. |
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"Nigel" wrote in message ... I am from the UK and I'm visiting the US for my summer vacation this year and plan to do some flying from a flying school in Naples Florida. I have a UK and US license and all I want is a bi-annual/check ride and then rent a plane for a couple of trips around the general area, maybe even venture down to Key West as I have done before.. Do I need to obtain a US visa for this? Nigel If you have a private pilots license and you merely wish to build up flight hours, you will require a B-2 visa. While you may be eligible to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program, if otherwise qualified, since the introduction of the Applicability of Aviation and Transportation Security Act, we would recommend that you apply for a B-2 visa. When applying for the B-2 visa and entry into the U.S. you will be required to furnish a letter from the flight school stating the type of aircraft you will be flying. Detailed information on visa application procedures and advice on how to schedule an interview at the Embassy is available from our website at www.usembassy.org.uk |
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On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 22:51:44 -0000, "Nigel"
wrote: I am from the UK and I'm visiting the US for my summer vacation this year and plan to do some flying from a flying school in Naples Florida. I have a UK and US license and all I want is a bi-annual/check ride and then rent a plane for a couple of trips around the general area, maybe even venture down to Key West as I have done before.. Do I need to obtain a US visa for this? Nigel Assuming you have an original FAA certificate (not a temporary certificate issued on the basis of your UK licence) then you shouldn't need anything but your FAA certificate, FAA medical and have the BFR. I have a FAA certificate and went to Honolulu in January. Did the BFR, got the medical and had hoped to fly to Molokai but believe it or not the weather was poor for the day I'd arranged to fly solo otherwise no problem. I went into the US on the Visa Waiver system. David Piper Warrior G-BHJO Scotland, UK E-mail (Remove Space after pilot): pilot |
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"S Green" wrote in message ...
"Nigel" wrote in message ... I am from the UK and I'm visiting the US for my summer vacation this year and plan to do some flying from a flying school in Naples Florida. I have a UK and US license and all I want is a bi-annual/check ride and then rent a plane for a couple of trips around the general area, maybe even venture down to Key West as I have done before.. Do I need to obtain a US visa for this? Nigel If you have a private pilots license and you merely wish to build up flight hours, you will require a B-2 visa. While you may be eligible to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program, if otherwise qualified, since the introduction of the Applicability of Aviation and Transportation Security Act, we would recommend that you apply for a B-2 visa. When applying for the B-2 visa and entry into the U.S. you will be required to furnish a letter from the flight school stating the type of aircraft you will be flying. Detailed information on visa application procedures and advice on how to schedule an interview at the Embassy is available from our website at www.usembassy.org.uk I am not an expert on this subject, but this sounds quite ridiculous. His primary reason for visiting the U.S. is vacation, not flying. Renting an airplane is incidental to his travel, just like renting a car, or a bicycle. Why does that require a special visa? Does a regular tourist visa prohibit one from renting or purchasing an aircraft? |
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"Andrew Sarangan" wrote in message Does a
regular tourist visa prohibit one from renting or purchasing an aircraft? It does not require a special visa and can be done if one has entered under the Visa Waiver Program. US authorities become interested when a foreign national wants training in an aircraft weighing over 12500 pounds. Then the visa alone is insufficient. D. |
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I asked this question last year when I was in Seattle. They had no idea. I
ended up renting a plane dual as I didn't have enough time to take the BFR. What I did was to take the BFR back here in the UK and I will rent next time I'm out there. John "Nigel" wrote in message ... I am from the UK and I'm visiting the US for my summer vacation this year and plan to do some flying from a flying school in Naples Florida. I have a UK and US license and all I want is a bi-annual/check ride and then rent a plane for a couple of trips around the general area, maybe even venture down to Key West as I have done before.. Do I need to obtain a US visa for this? Nigel |
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I am not an expert on this subject, but this sounds quite ridiculous. His primary reason for visiting the U.S. is vacation, not flying. Well, Mohammed Atta's primary visiting for visiting the U.S. was suicide and mass destruction. The flight instruction was secondary. all the best -- Dan Ford email: (requires authentication) see the Warbird's Forum at www.warbirdforum.com and the Piper Cub Forum at www.pipercubforum.com |
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"Andrew Sarangan" wrote in message om... "S Green" wrote in message ... "Nigel" wrote in message ... I am from the UK and I'm visiting the US for my summer vacation this year and plan to do some flying from a flying school in Naples Florida. I have a UK and US license and all I want is a bi-annual/check ride and then rent a plane for a couple of trips around the general area, maybe even venture down to Key West as I have done before.. Do I need to obtain a US visa for this? Nigel If you have a private pilots license and you merely wish to build up flight hours, you will require a B-2 visa. While you may be eligible to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program, if otherwise qualified, since the introduction of the Applicability of Aviation and Transportation Security Act, we would recommend that you apply for a B-2 visa. When applying for the B-2 visa and entry into the U.S. you will be required to furnish a letter from the flight school stating the type of aircraft you will be flying. Detailed information on visa application procedures and advice on how to schedule an interview at the Embassy is available from our website at www.usembassy.org.uk I am not an expert on this subject, but this sounds quite ridiculous. His primary reason for visiting the U.S. is vacation, not flying. Renting an airplane is incidental to his travel, just like renting a car, or a bicycle. Why does that require a special visa? Does a regular tourist visa prohibit one from renting or purchasing an aircraft? Yes, I hesitate commenting, but I have never been asked for my passport when renting a plane - just my medical, license and logbook. Why would a visa be required and why would an FBO ask for one? Of course, if you do not have an FAA license I would understand, but this person has one. Harvey |
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"Andrew Sarangan" wrote in message om... "S Green" wrote in message ... "Nigel" wrote in message ... I am from the UK and I'm visiting the US for my summer vacation this year and plan to do some flying from a flying school in Naples Florida. I have a UK and US license and all I want is a bi-annual/check ride and then rent a plane for a couple of trips around the general area, maybe even venture down to Key West as I have done before.. Do I need to obtain a US visa for this? Nigel If you have a private pilots license and you merely wish to build up flight hours, you will require a B-2 visa. While you may be eligible to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program, if otherwise qualified, since the introduction of the Applicability of Aviation and Transportation Security Act, we would recommend that you apply for a B-2 visa. When applying for the B-2 visa and entry into the U.S. you will be required to furnish a letter from the flight school stating the type of aircraft you will be flying. Detailed information on visa application procedures and advice on how to schedule an interview at the Embassy is available from our website at www.usembassy.org.uk I am not an expert on this subject, but this sounds quite ridiculous. His primary reason for visiting the U.S. is vacation, not flying. Renting an airplane is incidental to his travel, just like renting a car, or a bicycle. Why does that require a special visa? Does a regular tourist visa prohibit one from renting or purchasing an aircraft? Ridiculous or not it is advice from the US embassy. Ask them the question yourself then. |
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