Cheap is not always bad. I rent a 2000 Cherokee Archer III in California for around $90 per hour wet, ~£60 per hour. Its all singing, all dancing nice new aircraft. I also rent, Warrior IIs in the UK for £100 per hour plus VAT, and although they fly ok, they're not a patch on the Archer III for 40 quid an hour less. Same Warrior 2 will cost about $60 per hour in the same nick as the UK ones....and when you step up to the Multi's you'll find you're paying £100 per hour wet in the US as opposed to £250 - £300 / hr in the UK.. .. .My advice is to go to the US and do an intensive course over there. Search these forums and you'll find a load of recommendations and info on peoples experiences. You'll get much better value for money, no matter what some people will tell you. And if you're a smart cookie, you'll have no problems getting to grips with the UK system on your return, after all you will have done a JAR PPL.... .. .Cheers. .EA