Hello to all out there,

I´m a german student, and would like to do a pilot license in the states. So i would either like to do the SPL or the PPL(A) license, depending on the costs for it.

A few background facts:
- I know an american who is living in California who got me interested in flying -> And i freakin loved it
- The american knows a couple of guys who own airplanes
- The american now offered me to do the practical hours which i need for the license with one of his friends planes, including a flight instructor obviously!
--> Is this even possible?
- I still need to do the theoretical part then though -> Do you guys have numbers for me, like needed hours, costs, etc.?
- I want to also be able to fly in european countries including germany -> Are there costs for transfering the license to germany? Is it even possible? Will i need additional hours in germany then?

So this should be enough information to begin with

I´m looking forward to hear from you guys!
Thanks so much for your time!

All the best,
Jonas