Even aside from the licensing issue, most FBOs will put you through
alot of hoops before they rent a ship to you. Can't really blame
them, having heard numerous stories of seemingly well-qualified out of
town pilots wrecking a ship and walking away. They'll also probably
require you to have renter's insurance. If you're only going to be
here a short time, it will add up to quite a bit for not alot of good
flying this time of year.

Your best bet is to try to go to Cal City or Minden on a wave day and
go up with an instructor in the back seat.