@irishpilot
well since im at oft i post about oft or relating to oft. i said pm because i was tired and didnt want to type everything out. every syllabus has its good and bad points. i find the jaa is quicker(night rating is seperate for one), easier and somewhat less complicated than the faa. although the faa does include everything in the ppl and the knowledge required for the faa is more in terms of your specific aircraft and regulations.
if youre pushed for time do the jaa or even otherwise if you plan to do your atpls do the jaa as the stuff will be taught in the atpls anyway.
and i have finished my FAA ppl in florida and am currently getting through my atpls. all my info is regarding the recent experience ive had with my ppl compared to my friends here who have done their jaa ppl's. i think the biggers killer on the faa is the oral exam before the checkride as compared to the seven exams before the jaa ppl. also the requirements for the jaa are slightly less.