Thanks for the replies so far. The total price as quoted above, adds up to 3793 GBP. I now understand everyone heading to Oz or the US to learn. Where did the CAA come up with these prices from? Do licences cost more to print in the UK?
When I studied for the CPL theory in Oz I dragged out my old fixed-wing books and on the instructors advice bought the required helicopter manuals etc. Studied at home, then went off and sat the exam. Are you not allowed to do this in the UK? Do you have to do a distance course with a flight school?
Cheers BigMike