I'v already bought my ticket chippy so I will just have to accept that it's not possible. But, have a nice big book on VOR's and another on meterelogy to read for the trip.
I will try to get a bit of flying in in NZ as well to compensate...but post 911 that seems troublesome as well.
The US is out for flying, canada the same, Next year I will fly UK only, it seems to be the last place with any sense left aviation wise.
Sim flying was an idea until somebody told me is costs about £400 per hour! Thats 4 hours in my cessna including landing. Plus, I want to go on to learn helicopters so will save the cash for that expensive game.
At the end of the day, it seems the UK is the best place to fly!
Thanks all for advice,
KD