I've flown with just about all of 'em over the years - mainly hiring - including quite a few that are no more.
Agree with comments about C&H. Lyn checked me out on the aircraft and was a pleasure to fly with. But, as a pilot with 30 years' experience, I was a bit annoyed when the boss told me off for putting a litre of oil in an aircraft I'd hired - I was away at another aerodrome with a 2 hour plus flight to get back (a good portion of it in IMC) - because they like to use their own brand (but don't keep a spare litre of it in the aircraft)! Maybe my ego is too fragile.
I reckon Schoies are worth a go for PPL training. Do your instrument rating (if you keep going) with Bill Whitworth
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Ted