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Old 08-04-2016, 08:19 PM
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You have to take a checkride, but it's not everything in the PTS. You'll get credit for some items.
Yes, you just do the private, or commercial, your choice.
You will automatically have instrument privileges.

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Old 08-04-2016, 08:26 PM
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...there's a question you don't hear every day!

Curious minds are wondering the circumstances, if you care to share.

Gary
Got my licenses overseas and converted ATP multi in the US. Only took that checkride. I haven't flown under the foreign license in a very long time and it's not current anymore. I used to be able to fly private pilot single engine in the US based on that foreign license. I actually flew over 100 hours single engine here in the US, but didn't think I would need to convert that part. So frustrating to have to shell out 600$ for such ride. I do need training, no doubt about that, but 600$ hurts.
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Old 08-04-2016, 08:27 PM
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You have to take a checkride, but it's not everything in the PTS. You'll get credit for some items.
Yes, you just do the private, or commercial, your choice.
You will automatically have instrument privileges.
So I don't have to take a private pilot/commercial IFR checkride to have single engine IFR privileges ?
Just a normal private pilot checkride will suffice to also be able to fly single engine IFR ?
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Old 08-05-2016, 10:43 AM
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Go talk to the guys at the flight school at KOCF and they can tell you what it would take.
Hi Jesse,
Don't like the fact that the owner of the place gives you the check ride as well. Conflict of interest.
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Old 08-05-2016, 12:01 PM
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It's the same with Crystal Aero Group.
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Old 08-05-2016, 12:49 PM
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Go to sheppardair.com. You can find the answer you're looking for based on your unique circumstances.

Here's a link to a flowchart they provide to tell you what you'll need:

http://www.sheppardair.com/download/...wchart_v02.pdf
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Old 08-05-2016, 02:10 PM
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It seems that if I bust the checkride, can't fly 121 anymore. Not willing to take that chance.
I need to know... if I take a private pilot checkride, can I fly IFR ?
I did a lot of research on this, and as I understand it after lengthy discussions with two separate FSDO's, best and easiest way is to do the ATP SE add on, which is basically approaches to ATP standards.

Further research found that you can find flight schools out there that can work you up in two or three days in a 172, and have good relations with DPE's who understand the 'at risk' nature of the check ride, especially when you explain you just want to be able to fly your RV, and have no intention of exercising the rights of you ATP in a SE airplane.
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Old 08-05-2016, 02:11 PM
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I remember back when I was getting my pvt, in the lounge, overheard an instructor harping on an F18 pilot working on his SEL rating in a 172, ( ok, you cannot come down to the runway with that sink rate, you need to FLARE your landing) ever see an aircraft carrier landing, that image comes to mind.
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Old 08-05-2016, 05:45 PM
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Ok, here is the skinny on my and a buddy in a similar situation. Multi Engine ATP, courtesy of Uncle Sam's Flying Club, KC-135/10. Checked with a CFII in Omaha and he checked with local FSDO, a commercial check ride was the answer. No written, no oral, just a flying check. The only critique item was "you military guys certainly are aggressive on maneuvers, entries and recoveries". Maybe having more flight time and jet ratings was a little intimidating, don't know that for sure, but it was a fun ride. Dan
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Old 08-05-2016, 08:27 PM
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Ok, here is the skinny on my and a buddy in a similar situation. Multi Engine ATP, courtesy of Uncle Sam's Flying Club, KC-135/10. Checked with a CFII in Omaha and he checked with local FSDO, a commercial check ride was the answer. No written, no oral, just a flying check. The only critique item was "you military guys certainly are aggressive on maneuvers, entries and recoveries". Maybe having more flight time and jet ratings was a little intimidating, don't know that for sure, but it was a fun ride. Dan
Just want to make sure...is he allowed to fly ifr single engine ?
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