Originally Posted by Peripero
but given the fact that it was flight training I'm traveling there for (which is full time by default)
Indeed it is.. as per that letter.
Fortunately it has only cost you your TSA fee.
You should get your Flight School identified first
The Flight School will issue you the I-20 which you then submit to the US Consulate etc to get your visa sorted out and approved.
Then you apply for TSA and you enter the visa type (M1) and visa number in the TSA application.
I have to find a decent flight school in a few day's time. Suggestions would be more than welcome
What certificates are you expecting to train for as you have not said? It is difficult to provide any suggestion without more information as to what you are trying to achieve.