If you do your PPL in the US it`s going to be quite intensive,still passable, as loads of people on here have done so.I prefered to do my PPL here.I saved up enough money to allow me to fly 2/3 times a week.That worked for me,it gave me chance to absorb some of what I was being taught.I can see the arguments for training on both sides of the water.Basically it`s down to personal choice.Which ever route you choose good luck.
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