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Old 2nd Aug 2006, 09:19
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the_stig
 
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Learning to fly in the US of A - FAA PPL(H)

As the title suggests, I am thinking of going to the USA to get an FAA PPL(H).

I am very interested in any advice or pointers of the following:-

1. Schools, which are the good ones?
2. Where? Florida? California? I am intending to go in Oct 2006 if that makes any difference.
3. Visas, what do I need?
4. TSA, what's that all about?
5. Is there any difference in the standard of pilot from FAA to JAA? (don't shoot me please!)
6. What can I fly in the UK on an FAA PPL(H)?
7. How do I convert to a JAA licence from an FAA one?
8. What's the life like outside of learning to fly?
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Sorry for all the questions, but this seems the best resource on the net!

Thanks in advance...

TS
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