On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 1:56:38 PM UTC-4, C-FFKQ (42) wrote:
I'm a Canadian glider pilot and hold a reciprocal FAA PGL based on keeping my Cdn licence in good standing.



Every Spring, we complete a flight review for insurance purposes and currency, and the instructor puts a stamp in our logbooks that we have performed to appropriate standards.



So, does this take the place of needing a BFR? If I go to the U.S. and fly a N- aircraft, would I have to go through the time and expense of the BFR?



Since my FAA PGL is based on my valid, reviewed and current TC GPL, I would think my annual approval to be sufficient.



Anyone know the FARs well enough to inform me?



Thanks.

Your mistake is trying to apply logic. The FAA does not care about logic, only the rules. The rules say you need a BFR or some other FAA check ride. They won't allow you to substitute a Canadian check ride.