Thanks guys,
Thanks gijoe, I gave SRWN a call and they said they'd rent out the AA5 for 44quid an hour on a 50 hr block booking (dry) rate which is a pretty good deal if you ask me.
I have flown the AA5 before and it is a lovely handling aeroplane, and no disrespect to PA28 drivers, it is performs much better. I have now put my buddy in contact with them....
Cheers