Training has not got more expensive. Its actually got cheaper over the last decade e.g. BAe used to charge 60k for their ab inito course in 1990. They were asking 51k in 1999 WHILST STILL AT PRESTWICK.
The Spanish form of VAT applies to BAe in Spain. Aircraft utilisation coupled in no small part with very cheap airport fees are the main reasons why the Jerez prices are lower.
IF you really want to become a career flying instructor you should WHOLEHEARTEDLY support the JAA moves mooted. It will mean more EU flying training and more work/pay/opportunity/career for you.
If your strongest arguement is cost then I am afraid your arguement fails. As I said a JAA PPL, CAA IMC and 100rs TT can be had in the UK for 6,000 pounds these days. Then add in that you'll have spent those 100hrs in THE LOCAL FLYING TRAINING AREA OF YOU CPL SKILLTEST and the strategy you should adopt becomes very very clear.
Trust me friend, there is one heck of a lot to this than meets the eye - particularly if that eye is trained on some poxy Florida flying circus 'Gauranteeing' a PPL in 4 days or your money back (terms and conditions apply)!
Cheers,
WWW
[This message has been edited by Wee Weasley Welshman (edited 09 April 2001).]