J.A.F.O. I am indeed in the UK and the apparent change of heart is due to never having considered the possibility of LAA members being prepared to share their treasured possession. I do not believe there is a suitable C of A machine available that I would consider a share in, however Rod1 has me considering the possibility of asking LAA members and now has me thinking of those owners with CoA machines that are not currently part of a syndicate. In my view the down side of a share (which is an option) is that it would use a significant portion of the available capital only to remain on the burger run and do little for my desire to improve my skills. A share is an option, but would it be the best value for money?
Doodlebug, I absolutely agree that flying in the US is a different experience in all respects, however if it was down to an annual vacation then I would probably not bother. My view is that I need to be flying here in the UK and any such trip should be the icing on the cake.
BB