Cheers all for the responses and insight. I have read a great deal of conflicting info on the Aero Club so it makes sense just to avoid it entirely. Have spoken with a few others and all have good to excellent remarks about Mainland.
Can't wait to be back in NZ, I've had enough of the US and A.
Hope to buy some of you pruners a beer when I'm back home, your advice is very much appreciated.
Shiny