Nigel, you are right wrt duration of medical. It lasts 3 years if you are under 40 yrs of age (sadly I only get 2 years nowadays, but I remember those youthful days fondly!) I also have UK and USA and find the FAA more pragmatic and less expensive.
FAA - pro aviation, CAA - against.
Obiwan, in the Star Wars movie you were at least 250 years of age so the 3yr medical issue may not cut any sway with you! (unlike your light sabre)
Today was the first day of spring and wasn't it beautiful?
It's official, God has turned on the lights ladies and gentlemen.
I would predict you will find your hours being logged far more rapidly now that the days are drawing out.
SB