Hi SoCal App,
I have not received your PM, so there may be a delay in the system?
I was originally going to train in the UK, however, a friend (who lives in Sarasota) said it might be worth my looking into how much it would cost to learn in the US. As you said, I didn't really do much homework - I just contacted the aforementioned helicopter school, they said they could train me, and all I would need to apply for, is permission from the TSA, which I did.
Earlier on today, I read about the requirement for an M1 Visa (something which the school did not inform me of), so I posted my question here.
I really appreciate your help, and look forward to receiving your PM.
Stephen