Hi SK
They were cheap but their prices have gone up as they changed management recently. Plus many people dont realise that the price they quote is a dry rate and not a wet rate. The coast is pretty but the weather can be REALLY DODGY. A couple of the guys I trained with did their PPL's on the east coast and said they were grounded more often than not. However, Ive heard 43rd has an excellent hour building package (very structured) but a little on the expensive side. Superior Pilot Services (gosh here I go again) charge R585 per hour for a Piper 160. Obviously solo rate there. Lovely little aeroplane.
Ciao Bl