Englishal,
Thanks for you reply - that helps explain a lot of your posts. You said "My goal is for the cheapest, best value flying as a private pilot," and your posts definitely reflect this.
Many people have considerations other than simply finding the cheapest flying possible, and I think you're wrong to rubbish the JAA PPL and other qualifications. The benefits of FAA qualifications, and flying in the US, certainly need pointing out. Value for money is the obvious one. There are lots of others, too. But different people have different requirements. The JAA PPL is still very much alive for people with different priorities to you.
I also want to point out that the time I spent in the US was probably some of the most enjoyable flying time I've experienced so far. I'm not anti-FAA, and I don't disagree with the points you're making - I just disagree with the anti-JAA side of your posts.
Keep the good information coming!
FFF
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