Pierre-Antoine Terrazzoni, flight instructor

Pierre-Antoine Terrazzoni Flight instructor and Examiner at Lyon‑Bron.

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EASA FAA

FAA familiarisation

Flying in the US as a pilot trained in Europe isn’t something you improvise. I offer a one-day familiarisation with the FAA system. Whether you’re going there simply to fly, to build hours, to earn a licence or to convert your EASA licence, the programme is adapted to you.

As an FAA and EASA instructor who has worked in both systems, I’ll help you make the transition. The knowledge and tools we cover will get you there better prepared.

Pierre-Antoine Terrazzoni walking out to the aircraft before a flight
Your instructor

Pierre-Antoine Terrazzoni

FAA flight instructor (CFI, CFII), EASA flight instructor (FI, IRI) and Examiner, Phenom 300 captain.

Based at Lyon-Bron. Lessons in English or French.

Who it’s for

  • EASA pilots converting their licence to an FAA certificate under the BASA agreement
  • Pilots heading to the US to train for an FAA commercial licence or instrument rating
  • Pilots preparing their first FAA flight review or IPC
  • Pilots flying an N-registered aircraft in Europe

The programme

About eight hours, adapted to your profile and your goal:

  • The FAA system and its operating philosophy
  • FAA regulations (FARs) and how they differ from EASA
  • The National Airspace System: airspace, ATC, services
  • Airport procedures, ground and flight operations
  • The essential publications: FAR/AIM, PHAK, Airplane Flying Handbook
  • A mock flight, from planning to execution, with radio practice
  • Weather, and the weather resources used in the US
  • Airworthiness and the pilot’s responsibilities
  • FAA manoeuvres and standards (Airman Certification Standards)
  • The FAA logbook, endorsements and tracking experience
  • EASA to FAA conversion under BASA, step by step
  • The FAA checkride: requirements and what examiners (DPEs) expect
  • IFRUS IFR procedures: phraseology, alternates, minimums, clearances
  • IFRPractice in the BATD simulator
  • CPLFAA commercial manoeuvres: chandelles, lazy eights, eights on pylons, steep spirals, power-off 180°
  • CPLThe commercial checkride: oral and flight, to the Commercial Pilot ACS
  • Your questions, depending on your profile

You leave with

  • The reference documents used in the US, including the IFR Quick Review Sheet
  • A written debrief with recommendations for the next steps of your project

Practical

Where
At Lyon-Bron (LFLY), at your place, or by video call
Price
On request. Simulator, aircraft and travel costs are extra.

Send me your questions before the day: I build the programme around your project.

Contact me