I really appreciate the fact that you are trying to find other alternatives but I think that we are missing the point which is to find a school in the US.
I do realize that some of you do not understand my decision but I believe that it's a good one.
I can have 5 week vacation and instead of doing.... nothing I prefer doing what I like the most...flying. Go to the South of France in december or january makes no sense.
This may be unusual ( I mean the fact that I have already started my PPL in France) but I need fresh ...air and I think that having a different experience will not be a waste.
SoCal, in France, for the kowledge test, we have 5 exams and students (if they want) can pass them all in the same day.That is what I did. My first and last date I completed my JAA theory test was the 21 of july 2010. There are not any special facts to know. I have already explained my motivations. But once again, this is not the point. I need a good school to have my training. You said something about California...Did you experienced any of them?
Thanks a lot all of you. DFR