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Taking a lesson in the US

  • 04-08-2010 11:02pm
    #1
    Simon Gruber Says
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    As I will be in the US for a little while at the end of the summer, I was considering taking a flying lesson there. I have noticed though some Google searching that forenigers wishing to do flight training in the US must first get TSA approval. https://www.flightschoolcandidates.gov/afsp2/?acct_type=c&section=LI
    It keeps mentioning training to acquire different certs and type ratings, but does anyone know if I'll need to apply, even though I'm only planning on taking one lesson.

    If so, I doubt I'll bother as the application costs $130

    Experience wise, for PPL training I currently have around 14 hours and will soon applying for an SPL.


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  • #2
    phonypony
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    as far as i know you also require a visa(M1) to undertake any flying instruction towards a PPL, CPL or IR and use an approved school. Hardly worth it unless you did a good few hours unfortunately...


  • #3
    jmayo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,189 ✭✭✭✭jmayo


    AFAIK for any flight training in US you now need a VISA and authorities like Immigration/FBI etc need to know about where and when.

    I am not allowed discuss …



  • #4
    Simon Gruber Says
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,033 ✭✭✭Simon Gruber Says


    I see. Sounds like far too much hassle and expense just for one lesson. I think I'll scrap that plan and just wait until I have my PPL to do any flying over there. Thanks for the help.


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