The important thing here is that this thread is highlighting an alternative and yes, cheaper route to the JAA fATPL. Once people have read the information in this thread it is up to them what they do.
To suggest that anyone is going to just fly off to the US with £16 because they have read this thread is rediculous.
People need to research this themselves before they make any decisions.
look at
www.airdesertpacific.com and
www.universalairacademy.com
The figures speak for themselves.
Phone all the UK scools that offer conversions and find out what they are quoting.
you WILL find that it is significantly lower than the cheapest modular course in the UK.
Infact, you will find that the cost of training and exam fees etc comes in significantly below the £20000 mark.
I dont care whether you believe me or the other guy about this or not. Just DO YOUR RESEARCH before you decide on your path to the fATPL