"Expect the next post to be the complete opposite!"
But Rudestuff is absolutely correct!
Good post.
Except for, CA, FL or AZ.
California is too expensive.
Florida is too crowded.
Arizona is too hot.
There are many other 'flyover' states that will serve your needs better.
1/ Buy a EASA professional pilot flight log book.
Learn to fill it out neatly and correctly.
It speaks volumes about you, when an airline looks at them.
You don't want, or need a big fancy flight school.
What you want, is a proverbial 'Aeronca Champ' in a farmers field.
Planes don't need to be more than a light sport, experimental or vintage primary trainers.
Anything with an engine and a N number will do.
Your goal is FAA PPL and 200+ hours as quickly and cheaply as possible.
You can get a FAA Instrument rating if you find a good deal, it certainly won't hurt.
But I wouldn't put too much effort into getting it.
Pay attention to minimum cross country and night time requirements.
Anywhere in the southern states are fine in Autum, Winter and Spring, and northern states are fine in Spring, Summer and Autum.
There are thousands of airports and most have rental planes available.
Anywhere is just fine, so long as it's not near a major city.
Do you have any American friends or family, where he can stay for six months?
What UK flight school is closest to you in Kent?
Location is the most important thing, for they are all very good.
1st choice: Stapleford Flight Center at Stapleford Tawney.
2nd choice: Flying Time at Shoreham.
3rd choice: Bournemouth Commercial Flight Training at Hurn.
I would recommend you visit them all.
Also, think about doing the 'flight deck plus' course with FTE Jerez in Spain.
It's a bit more money, but it's one of the top big three schools, and the only one that allows you to join in half way.
Many people don't like a full time ground school, but if you live close by and within daily driving distance, then I believe it works out best.
You can do the written exams on-line with Bristol Ground School.
But you need complete dedication with no distractions whilst going thru it. Or you won't pass.
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