thanx for clearing that up for me mad_jock. im very scared after reading this thread thats all... im due to start at ox within the next few months!!
i suppose i should just work as hard as i can then save up build some hours instructing as much as i can afford when i leave!
as for lofty he seems ok to the new recruits and quite helpful in that respect, hopefully their career department is sorted by the time i need it in 20 months or so-cos it doesnt sound that positive from reading this thread!!