Have to agree with dp and the others that NFC are very lax-a-daxical about bookings and informing you when bookings are cancelled etc...
On the other hand their instructers, hand picked by Capt. KOC are the opposite to the admin part of the outfit.
They are experienced, safe and excellent mentors.
Actually getting into a plane and taking off for your lesson at your planned slot time is extremely rare. Logistical planning and time tableing is not NFC's strength by any means. But when you do actually take to the air, rest asured you are in safe hands and you will be thought to the higest standards from the instructers.
As for renting a plane yourself to bring up some friends or take a day trip somewhere........ try getting blood from a stone first.
G747