Why bother with a UK PPLH
If you have a UK PPLH with several type ratings on it then you have to do an annual LPC test each year on each machine to remain current, which apart from the logistics involved is obviously very expensive.
Where as with a USA PPLH a BFR test every other year on one machine will suffice for all the single engine helicopters you are competent to fly (up to a given weight).
Current legislation dictates this annual check but is it really necessary as a pilot who fly's regularly or more than 12 hours a year is obviously keeping current by the very fact he is flying. The examiner sits there going through the same motions you both went through for the previous god knows how many times before with the inevitable end result of yes you are still safe to fly and that will be ex pounds thank you good buy.
So why bother with the CAA licence when the FAA one offers a more sensible deal and better value for money.
I don't think it matters where you learn to fly in the world so long as you have a good instructor who you get on with and you can relate to.
I don't know how you guy's out there that do hundreds of hours a year put up with this as it must be very frustrating especially when you have probably done more hours than the person who is checking you out.
Its a rip off and unnecessary, when is the Committee Against Aviation going to toe the line and see common sence.