New European regs may dramatically increase the number of private instrument pilots, but will force FAA license holders resident in Europe to be dual-qualified.
European IFR changes
It may surprise U.S. pilots to know that much (perhaps most) private instrument flying in Europe is done in U.S.-registered aircraft using an FAA-issued pilots certificate. But the times are a-changing. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is now the sole authority across much of Europe, enforcing by law what was an amalgamation of voluntary agreements between countries.
Key Takeaways:
- New EASA regulations will require European residents flying U.S.-registered aircraft in Europe to obtain EASA licenses and ratings, forcing dual qualification for many FAA certificate holders.
- The changes aim to simplify the process of obtaining an Instrument Rating (IR) in Europe, streamlining the theory syllabus and introducing new rating types like the En Route IR, making European IRs more accessible.
- While creating a burden for existing FAA certificate holders, proposed "credit" provisions may offer a simplified conversion path, requiring a written test and training only as necessary for a skill test.
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