Thanks for the advice WWW.
My research has been mainly through magazine articles, this web site and visiting a couple of local flying schools. The problem with researching a subject that you are relatively new to, is that each time you think you have all of the info, someone more experienced adds in a new dimension. Of course I mean that in the nicest possible way, hence the thread. Thank god for PPruNe, it really does save much heartache!
The nature of my current job means that I tend to move around somewhat and am, therefore, unlikely to stay with the same flying club for the duration.
From all that I read, I can see that there are fundamental differences (aswell as the obvious similarities) in flying in the UK and US. However, I would hope that by the time I had got to the 150hr point about half of the hours would have been flown in each country. Regular flying (four to six hours per month) in the UK and concentrated blocks of time in the US. Hopefully the time spent in the UK will address any shortcomings that BEagle suggests are possible having completed my PPL in the US, and vice versa.
The reason for the choice of not staying in the UK for the block periods is that the time will also be used as a holiday for my wife and I (well weeks two and three will - hopefully after PPL completion). I am aware that you have spent time at Welshpool (and I would happily spend two or three weeks there or somewhere similar) but my wife, for some reason, prefers the USA. As she is supporting me in this pursuit (and having read the thread on whether flying makes you a bad person) I have to remember on which side the bread is buttered.
Once again, thanks.
I would be interested to hear from a PPruNer who has completed PPl training in the US, having started in the UK.
