Mad-Jock,
I am in a very similar situation to you but I am going on the 10th of October, do you have any idea what the state of play regarding GA will be by then? I have a mate over there at the moment in Florida who is stuck doing sod all and is supposed to be coming back soon, he's done 2 of his 50 hours.
I have no idea what the security situation is likely to be like, but I like you am concerned a little, last time I visited the US I set the metal detectors off with a plate I have in my back! I guess all they'll be is more strict on personal belongings and bag x ray? I am not overly concerned though?
I don't in anyway want to sound belittling of the tragedy that has gone on by inquiring about General aviation so soon after such an attorcity-I like everyone else am appauled by what went on, however its occurence could has already effected people benefiting from American GA prices. I don't know what the consequence are likely to be? Anyone else have any ideas?