Hi David, you mentioned we need to convert to CAAS PPL.
Don't quite understand why do we need to do that.
I thought a PPL should be valid internationally?

d2hPeter,

Looking at your various posts on PPL training and purchase of aircraft, you are looking at this seriously. I suggest you contact one of the experienced people on this forum or the WOA team, meet up and talk through the details over a beer! It isn't that complicated, but it is worth making the right decision first time, otherwise you will waste a lot of money.

To put it simply you need a pilot license from the country where the aircraft you are planning to fly is registered. This might be the best place to start deciding which license to get:

The 2 flying clubs at Seletar have aircraft for qualified PPLs to rent - these aircraft are 9V (Singapore) registered, so you need a Singapore PPL to fly them.

If you plan to buy your own aircraft in the future, then you probably want to keep it on the N (USA) register. This is simplest from administration and maintenance point of view, and also the most practical route for obtaining an Instrument rating. However, to the best of my knowledge there are no N register aircraft for rent in Singapore or Malaysia, so no point having a US (FAA) license if you plan to rent aircraft in this region.

Malaysian PPL used to be an option, and there are 9M register aircraft with clubs / groups in Malaysia and Singapore, but see other threads on this forum. There is no PPL training in Malaysia for non Malaysians at the moment. Therefore, unless you already have a Malaysian PPL, or are Malaysian citizen, this is not an option.

It is possible to convert your PPL from one country to another but you need to check the procedures in each country's AIP. In Singapore the procedures are quite complex and will involve you doing some exams and flights with an instructor befoe you can convert your license. 

Hope this helps. Good luck!
John

Just re-joined Wings Over Asia.  I hold a Sport Pilot License in USA - this ticket not good outside USA.  I want to upgrade to PPL while here.  Info on this forum useful and will make some phone calls. 

I am curious to know if my training in the USA which is fairly current, will count toward PPL training here.  I got my ticket in November.  I have contact CAAS with the question by no response yet.

I would really enjoy training over in Johor but they state no training at this time.  (curious).

hello and welcome.

I don't know about US PPL, but I am aware of a few French who spent more time training on their Singapore conversion than getting the actual French PPL...

Over at seletar flying club we have a N registered aircraft for rent. Some of our SPL using it for training for PPL too. JrHelly, u a friend of colin's?

Yes Maverick =)

Hi

Anyone have any idea if the Australian CAAS licence can be converted to a Singapore licence? How long would it take?

I am considering getting my PPL in Australia but I am worried it wont be recognised here in Singapore. I've done some basic flight training in Australia last year during the dec holidays and I might be going back there to go to the next phrase again. I hope my training last year wont go to waste. Please advise.

Thank you :)