The FAA writtens are relatively easy compared to the JAA ones but they still take work. Study up on the new Prepware 10 and that has pretty much every question you will be asked. Memory comes in handy for these, you'll get used to seeing the questions over and over. Take the practice test on this after you use the study section. Whatever you're getting on these practices will pretty much whatyou'll score. You have to get an endorsement from an FAA instructor to sit the exam (not sure about the UK). I trained at Bristow in Florida and worked there too. If you've any questions regarding training, PM me.