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You'd do better to ask your questions on the LAA website.
That's where you'll find the key to grassroots aviation, strips and expertise on the lighter types.
LAA types are almost always VFR-only, so if you really want to fly in grotty weather LAA isn't for you.
However if you want to do plenty of flying in an affordable aircraft, and find out what being current really means, check out the LAA.
It's a different kind of flying from what you're used to, but well worth a try !