Thanks Whirlygig,
unfortunately i'm from half way around the world in the Far East. It's just that i'm comtemplating going the modular route, ie ATPL theory with Bristol, then CPL training in Australia (only JAA approved school in this part of the world). I may just end up with UK CPL first without the 55hr IR course (too expensive!) thereafter i'm looking for the MEIR rating, probably in Australia or Malaysia or Singapore, 3 countries which is more realistic for me (in terms of work and living)
cheers