Probably also worth pointing out that many people don't want to go to America for several weeks to gain a PPL. A lot of pilots view flying as a weekend activity, and that includes getting the PPL - they'd rather pop down to the local airfield every Saturday for a year or so and get a JAR PPL than go to America for a couple of weeks (possibly leaving family behind, or using up valuable holiday time from work) to get an FAA PPL, even if the privileges offered by the two were identical (which they're not).
Englishal, I've noticed that you are often quick to put down UK qualifications and promote the FAA alternatives. Not necessarilly a criticism, since the points you raise are always valid, if one-sided - but I'd be interested to know a bit more about your background, and why you are so keen to promote FAA licenses and ratings.
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