I would strongly recommend OFT to anybody, even though last year we had a falling out over the training that they were able to offer.
With all service providers in the States there are a few things to remember:
1. Read the contract and fully understand what’s paid for and what isn’t. Different schools have different ways of calculating bills, ramp fees, fuelling fees etc. A lot of complaints are due to individuals not reading the pricing plan fully and understanding it. As a result they run out money in their account early and they believe that they have been ripped off.
2. Its hard work. Be prepared to put the hours in it’s not a holiday. 21 days PPL as quoted in adverts are a minimum, budget for an extra weeks stay. If you can complete ground school before you go.
3. As in the UK weather affects flying be prepared for delays.
4. Most instructors are there hour building. They get paid £10.00 per flying hour, treat them with respect and remember you might have just paid more for your dinner last night than they have been paid for the last couple of days.
5. Enjoy.