Thanks for all the advice, having spoken to a couple of people as well I'm also considering looking at an SSDR like the Merlin 100 or the Sherwood Kub. I like the idea of having my own aircraft so that I can use it whenever there is a weather window and I am available. At the moment, I am reliant on hiring from my club, which is fine, but invariably I am limited to 2 hour slots, as they need the aircraft to teach on. I'd like to just get in and fly somewhere, maybe stay over, maybe not. Just have a bit more freedom...