Originally Posted by
harveyst
CAVEAT EMPTOR - you love that one parkfell ��
Whilst this quote might well be a ‘tongue in cheek’ remark, it is important that the message is heard loud and clear.
As training is expensive, you the customer need to get it right for you first time. It is not a dress rehearsal.
Unfortunately Pprune is full of tails of woe where the unwary have been ripped off.
Going back in time in the UK: TRENT, CABAIR (mark 2), to name but two who conducted professional training which ceased abruptly. This list is not exhaustive.
So I make no apology for reinforcing the fundamental message that you must spend your hard earned money wisely. If it looks too good to be true, then probably it is.
Basic fraud advice is mentioned generally in the media.
Listen to
MONEYBOX on radio 4 to learn just what can happen to victims.
If it keeps junior birdmen alert and safer, prevents the gullible and vulnerable from making poor choices then it is clearly worthwhile?