A number of things to consider. Our insurance company won't insure at 200 hours. 300 is definitely OK. It is also a matter of timing, right place, right time. The last three instructors I hired called me at just the right time. I don't have any problem with accents. I have employed British (2), Norwegian, Australian and USA. The weight things does restrict pilots, not just for training but for later employment, EMS etc. Don't give up trying, right place, right time!
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