Oneday78,
Time is an important factor - sh!t it’s taken me almost two years and I still ain’t got my PPL. Having the time has been my biggest enemy.
From what I gather, there is a stigmatism about US gained PPL’s. Now before I get shot down, perhaps I should explain myself.
PPL training conducted in the US is, in the main, conducted in significantly less crowded airspace than that of the UK. I can recall over hearing a conversation with student who had recently obtained his PPL in the States and felt the need for some consolidarity training for flying in the UK. He appeared extremely nervous at the suggestion of flying through an airports control zone. Not what I would expect of anybody with a PPL. But apparently this is a common scenario.
I agree that flying in the UK is governed by the weather and there are benefit’s in time saving by going to the States or South Africa, but how much money will really be saved and will obtaining a foreign PPL effect you in other ways? Accurately calculate all costs; air travel - accommodation - living costs - quality of theoretical training for the long term - the training environment - Getting into the US!!!!!! I’m sure have done this, I’m just emphasising it.
Perhaps contacting a flying school in the US and discussing your queries with them may shed some light on the subject. Have a look at the CAA website, search for ‘LASORS’ you’ll find useful information there on licensing.
Hope this has helped.
Funkie
