at last someone who's talking sense, I would imagine there's many many pilots that have taken the US route, and won't admit, that in the cold light of day, it probably cost more, than training here in the UK,
if your going to fly here, train here !
I am trying to do the sums to compare costs for UK vs USA training, and I cannot see how they can work out comparable. Please forgive me if I have missed something obvious, I am new to this.
UK costs (from my local flight school) Flight Training 45-60hrs ₤6390-8520
Circuits ₤180
Other Landing Fees ₤75
Equipment ₤190
Membership 18 months ₤88.13
Ground School ₤105.75
Ground Exams ₤82.25
Radio Practical with Training ₤100
Medical ₤50
PPL Licence Issue ₤159
Skill Test Exam Fee + Aircraft Solo Hire Rate
Total ₤7500-9700
USA costs (from OFT) PLP 3 week course inc accom. £3,714
Skills test £190.
RT test £51
TSA application £86.
Fuel Surcharge?
Books and materials. £200
Flight to USA £400
UK flights 4hrs £460
total £5101
Obviously there are some factors in the UK costs that would be borne anyway - club membership for example, but they are still a long way apart.