Part 61 training abroad, TSA clearance
Asked by: Jeff B. 5898 views FAA Regulations, Flight Instructor
My question pertains to obtaining TSA clearance for flight training conducted outside the USA towards an FAA certificate under Part 61. Here are the facts:
The student is a non-US Citizen, and has no Visa at this time.
There is an FAA AME available, so obtaining a medical is possible.
The student owns the airplane.
The instructor is an FAA ATP CFII.
The student's home country does not issue pilot certificates (and there are no flight schools, just one American CFI).
Does the student need TSA clearance to receive and log instruction towards a PPC under Part 61?
Is it possible to obtain TSA clearance without a visa and/or traveling to the US?
Does the student need TSA clearance before getting a medical/student pilot certificate?
The student will travel to the US eventually for a checkride, but we are trying to figure out if training can be done before then.
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