Backpacker
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If you are going to the U.S. primarily for tourism, but want to take a short course of study of less than 18 hours per week, you may be able to do so on a visitor visa. You should inquire at the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate. If your course of study is more than 18 hours a week, you will need a student visa. |
Be careful quoting that statement.
As IO 540 said this has been done to death on this forum.
A short course of study.. The 18 hour limit is for vocational training.
Flight Training falls outside of vocational training.
USCIS indicate that Flight Training is considered differently - not surprising since 9/11.
If you are going for a CPL - then it would ruin your experience to be found without a visa and kicked out of the country.
Far better to be 100% sure and legal. In the grand scheme of things - getting a visa is hardly a showstopper.