FTO recommendations required
I am currently a JAA PPL holder (UK-issued JAR FCL) based outside the UK. My license is entirely vanilla at this stage - just a SEP (land) rating that expires later this month. I have been following recent developments relating to the looming EASA regulations and based on the latest available information, it seems like I have until 30th June 2012 to obtain the IMCR before the CAA ceases to issue them. Therefore I have decided to return to the UK within the near future to obtain the rating, and I am seeking recommendations on which FTO I should register my interest with.
The FTO should be based within ~2hrs of London and at an airport that is sufficiently equipped to deal with adverse weather conditions throughout the day (read: ice), as well as an ILS and other relevant approach aids to facilitate the IMCR training. It should ideally also have simulator facilities that I may be able to utilise as part of the training programme, especially when flying conditions are not appropriate/conducive.
Here's the crunch: I will only be able to spend about a week in the UK to complete the necessary training (full-time), probably in mid-April. Within this period, I will first need to complete a skills test with a JAA examiner to renew my SEP rating, before then commencing the IMCR training. I intend to simultaneously obtain the night qualification during this period.
I fully understand that this is an ambitious objective, but I am hoping to find a FTO that may be able to accommodate my needs. Spending more time in the UK is regrettably not a feasible option.
If anyone is able to point me in the right direction, I will be most grateful.
Thank you in advance.