Also try this search engine for schools & Clubs by State; <a href="http://www.aopa.com.au/clubs/club_list.html" target="_blank">AOPA Schools and Clubs</a>
Here is another good place to post an add too <a href="http://www.aopa.com.au/board/" target="_blank">AOPA Non-Members Forum</a>
Things to look for in a good School;
• Customer Service on the first contact (First impression is a lasting impression)
• Ask yourself are they really concerned about YOU or are you just another student contributing to keeping their business going.
• Itemise the things that they charge you for and don't charge for, and compare with other schools. (Some Schools charge you for briefing time and others don't.)
• Hourly rates they charge for training, compare for same model aircraft from other schools etc
• Ask for a list of their present and passed students (private and commercial) that you can ring for testimonies.
• Look for how does the School view safety
• Beware some instructors are good pilots but are lousy at training others. (No people skills)
• Have a look (view) at their aircraft and check out how well they look after them; does the school have its own LAME? (Do they have up to date equipment in the aircraft i.e., GPS, radios x 2 etc)
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