Ladies, Gents,
Received a few private messages concerning my previous post.
All I would like to say is the following:
Before you choose which ATO you would like to do your training, and make any payments towards that ATO, do the following:
GO AND VISIT THE PLACE.............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Speak to the CEO, Accountable Manager, Head of Training, Chief Pilot, Flight Instructors, Ground Instructors, and above all: students !!
Check their location at the airport, check their maintenance facilities, check the housing facilities offered, check the maintenance situation of the aircraft, are the instructors professional flight instructors or part timers looking for some extra income ?
My basic understanding after 40 years in aviation is:
If he or she, looks like a pilot, is dressed like a pilot, talks like a pilot, acts like a pilot....he probably is a pilot !
Good luck !