The 4 1/2 weeks I spent in Southern California training for my PPL were by far the coolest 4 1/2 consecutive weeks in my life - great fun (and hard work) and I don't want to miss it.
Couldn't agree more - the adventure of a lifetime. The school I visted is no longer operating, but if your Nephew wants a taste of what its like, I wrote a day by day blog for my friends and family whilst I was there, and he can read it at:
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