Everyone has their own opinion. I didn't train at 43 but I work with someone who did. He was there in 2001 and just started flying Barons. He reckons 43 used to be great but now aren't the best. If you're a private student maybe look elsewhere as they give preference to airline cadets, with regards to aircraft bookings, etc, unfortunate but true. Don't think that 43 is the only school in S.A. there are plenty of other schools in the country that are as good or better than 43 and preferance is certainly not given to 43 guys when it comes to jobs, certainly not at the companies I've worked at. Also heard rumours that SAA aren't entirely satishfied with the training and a couple of cadets were washed during their intership with SAX. I say again I didn't train there but this is what I heard from guys who have. Hope this helps.
