I am planning to attend a flight school and acquire a PPL, but I am currently staying in the US with a G4 Visa. Am I allowed to receive flight training legally?
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You would need an M-1 (for training at a flight school) or F-1 (for training at a college & some flight training academies) Visa to receive flight training.
More information here.
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1$\begingroup$ The link you give cites a regulation that prohibits B-1/B-2 visitors from enrolling in school (because those are visitor visas), though recreational studies, if you're just taking lessons for fun, can be a separate thing. This document seems to indicate G-4 holders may be able to study. The bit I have no idea about, and why I never answered this question, is whether a G-4 holder can get TSA Alien Flight Student Program approval with a G-4 for flight training. $\endgroup$ – Zach Lipton Mar 9 '18 at 5:16
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2$\begingroup$ While it does not specifically address the GV visa, it does state: "The alien may not enroll in the course of study until the Service has admitted the alien as an F-1 or M-1 nonimmigrant or has approved the alien's application." It also goes on to say the H-type visas can also be used for flight training, however it still says nothing about the G-type visa. $\endgroup$ – Richard Mar 10 '18 at 16:41
