Precisely Silvaire, and the US network and GA scene was geared and designed for that. The UK scene, IMHO, never been viewed like that. In recent years the US scene has suferred with the closure of many GA airfields, which makes the concept that little bit harder, but still far more do-able than in the UK. That said, if you want to say travel from Glasgow to London, in your own aeroplane, that is perfectly achievable, and with a bit of planning, and dependant on what your travel plan is, the UK is improving.