Why the extra cost?

[stevehanmer]

Hello all

First time user here.

As a relative newcomer to this flying business i was wondering why it is seemingly more expensive to train in the UK than in many other places in the world? Is the standard of training in the UK far superior? Or are we just another part of the Great British rip off.

Does the country of training have any bearing on future employers thinking when applying for jobs?

I read another thread which said that you can do a recognised course in Oz for a fraction of the cost, if this is the case why aren't all wannabees heading straight down there?

Any reaction would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

H