I brought this subject up four years ago and was slated for my observations on the UK / USA differeces.
I persoanlly have no issue with Brits going to the US to do a condensed course as long as they are prepared to come back and have a PROPER assessment of their ability and take any necessary further training that might be required to fly seafely in UK airspace.
My biggest gripe is the people who go to the US, spend their £5k, return to Blighty and then moan about the age/condition of the a/c they have to hire to stay current. If more £5k's went inot our club's coffers might we all benefit from better hardware and therefore a more flourishing industry?? I don't know but it must be a contributor to the issue.
