I've never had any problems through US immigration even when I went through last year when I was asked "what is the purpose of your visit?" I answered "to fly bugsmashers" the guy was a PPL himself and asked "what exactly was I planning" I answered "to get a complex endorsement and do some sightseeing" It was pointless lying really because if they turned out my baggage, they would have found the paperwork anyway. The only response was "safe flying, enjoy"
Unless you are going to do a PPL or commercial flight training, there is really no need for a visa just for airplane rental, BFR or tailwheel, seaplane or complex endorsements. I think it is fair and reasonable for the US immigration Service to presume that Mr Bin Liner won't bother sending his pilots to the US for the sole purpose of obtaining a BFR or seaplane rating!
Last edited by Sensible; 8th Jan 2004 at 15:42.