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I am currently trying to obtain an EASA PPL on top of my current UK PPL (I also hold a US License although I don't believe this makes a difference). Having looked at EASA's webpage for converting a third country license into an EASA license they refer me to contacting a member state. I intend to contact the Italian aviation authority on Monday about my inquiry since I hold an Italian passport and could possibly take the test in Italy . However, I was wondering if this is all that is needed to be done or if I've missed any prerequisites.

Also it would be great to know if there are any countries / authoritative bodies that people recommend are best to contact for the sake of efficiency.

Thanks a lot.

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Italian aviation authority... efficiency... Hmmm. Let me think about that one!!

I've not done it myself, but people talk highly of Austro Control. Might be worth a try.

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UK licences are now deemed to be third-country licences as far as EASA is concerned. Article 9 of Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/723 describes the process.

Answered at Q3 on the IAA website here. Unsurprisingly, it's the same process as someone with an EASA PPL wishing to obtain a UK Part-FCL PPL.

There are a few EASA ATO/DTOs in the UK and also a number of EASA examiners in the UK, if required.

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I couldn't get through to the Italian Aviation Authority but did however manage to contact Austro Control who were very helpful. Thanks!

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Brilliant, thanks a lot!

[Qalupalik]

DCA Cyprus is currently issuing licences in 10 days.

[AirGus]

If you're FAA current, then convert directly to EASA.
You will need to get a Class 2 EASA medical (ideally Austro-control) then a flight with an Examiner (with a previous oral examination on Airlaw and PPL theory)
You can use the ELP L6 as a level 4 or get a FCL055 English language Proficiency assessment to get the L6 on the EASA licence.
NVFR and MEP can be added as long as you fulfill the requirements of the EASA training for each rating (if MEP, then the skill test must be done on a MEP aircraft for both SEP and MEP in one flight)
You don't need an ATO, nor a DTO for this (unless you are in need of training, the it is recommended to contact a DTO, ATO or freelance CRI)

If you are coming from the UK PPL (third world) route.
As long as you have more than 100TT you will need a to pass two theory written exams (AIRLAW and Human Factors) the EASA medical, ELP and a Skill Test.
No ATO nor DTO obligation unless you are in need of training.
I do recommend Austro-control as you can si thr theory exams in one of the approved AT examination centres.

Feel free to PM me for more

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Hi,

You seem to have done your homework on this subject, so I wonder if the have any info that can help me. I have a UK PPL A (pre EU) and a UK issued EASA PPL A (obviously now also reverted to UKFCL) However, I also have Artical50 (pre Brexit) residency in Bulgaria (EU). Does that give any right to retain the EASA licence as it's supposed to keep my pre Brexit privileges on lots of things the same (though by no means all)

Cheers, SS