I have recently moved to Spain and find the whole GA enviroment a breath of fresh air in comparison to UK.... .. .As an ex AFI from 12 years ago I can empathise with the comments regarding the attitude of some schools and their resident instructors...flying is a hobby to their customers so should be treated as fun just like any other 'sport' - without detracting from safety of course.... .. .I personally believe UK GA as a whole has to re-invent itself or face causing its' own extinction!