Rowley, don't mean to jump on your thread but I am also in a similar situation and would like to do a block of 50 hours later this year.. .. .I have considered the Florida/US option but quite fancy the idea of hour building in either Australia or South Africa as an alternative. Has anybody got any recommendations of schools in either of these places and more importantly any horror stories or just general difficulties with hiring aircraft in these regions?. .. .I took a look at adp-flight.com and was a bit disapointed to read that without an instrument rating the aircraft could not be taken more than 350nm from the airfield or for more than 24hour duration. Is this typical of most schools as the idea of building hours whilst touring really appeals?. .. .Any information greatly appreciated.