r44tropic, I think you will find he said commute from Brisbane CBD in which case Coolangatta is probably slightly closer. PHS is an excellent choice if your looking at a chance for work afterwards (there tourist operation at Ayers Rock) Only heard good things about Chopperline as well. Another school to look at is Rotorwing at Coolagatta run by Roland Pagels. Really nice guy and great instructor with a lot of good contacts in the industry. Go and visit all 3 and see what you think.