Thanks all. Seems Mr thom's book is the most recommended - not currently available on Amazon though
Fuji & IO540, yes indeed, Ive spent many an hour instrument flying on FS, and acquired On Top, as well. They do help to develop a scan, and to understand the functioning of the navigation instruments.
My local flying school is hoping to obtain an approved instrument training simulator soon, so I can do a few hours on that too.
The biggest problem is that I won't be able to use the IMC rating over here, and will have to come to the UK to do the course. I believe (hope?) that the instrument hours flown here (including official simulator time) should be counted towards the hours for the IMC (they have been done with an approved JAA instructor/examiner).
However, I do need to study the UK IMC rules, at home, though - hence the need for the appropriate books.
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