Thanks Cusco and I do agree with your point about AOPA UK becoming as strong as the USA. I must admit if I lived in the USA I dont think I would think twice about joining as it seems very different and far more beneficial to be a member for a multitude of reasons. I dont get that same feel from AOPA in the UK, certainly not from looking at the website and the few views I have had from my other members at my flying club have been rather mixed.