Advice please - PPL(h) in USA as UK resident
Hi,
I hope this is okay to post as a new thread - I have tried looking through the other posts.
I won't be quitting my job to train but have a unique situation where I could go abroad for a few months so I'd like to gain my PPL(h) in the USA, preferably South Florida. (CPL may be waaay in the future but not a priority now)
I live in UK & would continue to hour build in UK after obtaining my PPL.
I believe PPL in USA used to be cheaper than in UK, although I'm not sure if this is still true. Despite this I want the experience of living in the USA for a while.
I have already spoken to a number of flight schools but I wanted to get some other opinions & input on a few questions.
-Has anyone done this / got any advice?
-Can I fly in UK with an FAA (perhaps with a few dual flights first)?
-When I do convert to EASA does anyone know how long this takes or how much it costs?
-I have seen some schools in USA offer EASA training - does anyone know if these are cheaper than the UK or not? has anyone completed one of these courses? is there anything to do back in UK or is it completely covered in the USA?
-I would be travelling out there with my wife...some places have said we need an M1/M2 visa, others have said VWP is enough - any advice re this?
Finally - any recommendations of schools....or ones to avoid?
Thanks so much!