IMC time
I have around 80 hrs in total which include the 17.5 it took to get my IMC. I made the descision to do it in the UK, which took around 6 months but really gave me the chance to work on areas where I was weak between lessons on FS2004.
I did my PPL in 17 days in the USA, while I passed without problem I certainly wasn't prepared for the airspaces challenges North of London (compared with the open expanses of Florida). The IMCr has massively improved my flying, confidence and general navigation. I would definately recommend it too all.