Hi Stretcher
The US is a good option BUT South Africa will work out cheaper in the long run. Flying is cheaper in the States but if you factor in living expenses etc SA is definately cheaper. As said, the weather is great here in the winter as there's no rain but viz can get a bit hazy and their can be some real nasty cross winds - so good practice. For PPL and hour building its great but forget CPL. No jobs and if your lucky to get a job a work permit is very difficult to obtain. All you really need is a student visa to do PPL and hour building and maybe a Multi IR. I suggest you try this website for more info
www.avcom.co.za
SK is going to accuse me of working for the SA tourist board again
