JAR ATP
Ftoast, AKA Mr F.M.B
Seems like you have got some good info on this subject - why dont you also look into 'Oxford Air training' - they have just opened a school in the US so you get all that sunshine while you study! I believe they are all UK instructors and oxford is well recognised in Europe.
Well Mr Ftoast hope it all goes well - good luck whatever you choose. Long live the first world!
Juba