Thanks for your replies so far guys. My aim is to do the PPL here in the UK, as I have been to NYC so many times and have done all there is to do in the state, I am not trying to dodge any visa requirements as I will be going under the VWP as I always do, but was just thinking boredom will surely kick in at some point during the 5 weeks when my partner and friends are at work etc, it would be nice to just fly for a bit.