Guys dont be too hasty, providing that you already hold a CAA/JAA PPL, you should meet the requirements for the FAA PPL. The writtens are relatively easy, done in a computer testing center and graded immediately.
As for the flying, you were going to need a checkout on the aircraft before getting to rent it, now all that you have to do is a checkride with an examiner.
All in all, it still sounds relatively painless!
Mutt.
PS, all bets are off if the Department of Justice are involved.
