Have to agree with you on that one Seaweed, I've been advocating flying in the US for a long time.
The time and money savings are simply staggering.
But like with everything you need to plan, plan and plan again.
Before I went US I spent a YEAR planning.
Do your home work people before you go.
If you need to fly/ train a certain way, let us know.
You cannot expect training providers in the US to be up to date with training requirements from other places in the world.
Talk to your examiners (multiple) contact the CAA and ask ask ask everything you need to know about training requirements, procedures and anything else.
PM for more info, and yes I do work for a US school.