Britavia,
Forgive my ignorance here, but I've been reading some of the posts about the new JAA system and how it may be applied to some schools in the US. Is this mainly an issue for UK guys training in the US who then plan to return and fly in the UK? I only ask because I don't want to waste money training under 141 then have to "convert" later. As for the solid IFR, sounds like my plans for the instrument rating will be sooner rather than later!