rudestuff I agree. Of course the FAA don't use the building-block technique. In fact, they don't even use real planes - you get your licence once you've saved enough coupons from cereal boxes....
Sorry, excuse me, is this sarcasm or real? You obviously don't know what you are talking about. I have instructed both FAA and JAA pilots and used all techniques for all students. Good instructors realise that not all students are the same.
I will defend the states to the end as it is the best country in the world for GA and anyone who has flown there a lot will probably agree with me, no one can do it as good as the yanks.
Oh and if anyone thinks I am biased, I am a British pilot!