Thank you to everyone who replied to this post. It certainly has given me plenty to think about and there were some really interesting view points which I had not considered before. I particularly like the point that flying training is something to be enjoyed and not rushed through as well as Tiger's idea of hiring the plane at a £ rate you would expect. I was strongly on the side of the US but have moved back towards the UK on the premise that I can find a good flying school that won't cost the earth. Cabair have quoted around £7500.
Many thanks
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