Hey, Schoey, I thought you had made up your mind on doing this hr-building from LBA... Wasssup?
Personnaly, I wouldn't recommend crossing the pond just for 30 hrs. - instead, cross ze Channel and go to la belle France - you'll save only 25-30% when compared to Britain, but the flying is as good as it is Stateside (and no, you don't always have to speak French on the R/T).
Gimme a call in Brum before I change address.
Cheers.