leonbrumsack,
I'm going back to school that BRL refers to in 5 weeks time - and that will be my third visit there (feel free to PM me).
I was in California (Palm Springs) a few weeks back and popped into 'Twin Palms Aviation' based at Bermuda Dunes Airport. Brilliant facility, cracking instructors and a lovely Sky Hawk available for hire (they had other aircraft too). The downside was that the school would not accept my UK medical, and insisted I needed a US one if I wished to fly solo. I tried my best to explain that I didn't need a US one but they were having none of it.
If venturing to a school that is not used to dealing with foreign licence holders make sure you know the exact regulations to quote (I didn't....but I do now).
Whilst I would happily return to TPA, I wouldn't do it in the summer
Too bloody hot
