Our group (which is based near Basingstoke, so a bit far from East Anglia) works out cheaper than the club rate you mentioned if you fly 1 hour/month or more in the 2 seater. We've been going for a long time, so the capital costs are all factored in now. Anyway, it is worth looking for a group if you are planning on doing at least 12 hours a year. If anyone is interested in joining a group in the South (except for hours builders, of course) PM me for more information. We've got shares available.