Originally Posted by
mad_bear
the longer and more expensive JAR-FCL PPL route
I don't think you'll find that the NPPL is much shorter or less expensive to get than the JAR PPL.
I do, however, have one, it's just that bit easier on the pocket - the bi-annual with an instructor is paid for by the money I don't spend on a medical and it's like my old proper PPL - it's for life or until you get found out.