Lightning Ace, thanks for the info. I've never heard of them but I will check them out.
Avrodamo, I received a nice reply from Bristol and you are confirming my instincts with them. You have also confirmed my instincts with 4 forces. They seemed very cagey almost condecending. I'm a Brit living and working as a pilot in the states. Been wanting to get back to Old Blighty for some time. I was told I have to do the whole ATP written and a couple of checkrides. So a distance course seems just the ticket. Cheers