Cronus and Others -
Thank you all for the input regarding bringing the wife and son to HK for DEFO training. Your insight is very much appreciated. My thought was they could live at Discovery Bay or even Tung Chung (close by) while I complete DEFO training at the beginning of next year. At least this way they could be nearby and I could see family a few times / week when things aren't too crazy at work -- just wanted to see if you all thought it was do-able. (The wife loved her short ttime over there with me last year!)
Cronus, like you alluded to (and has been my flying training experience in the USAF), long days of studying while you need to be near classmates and near CBTs, SIMs, the gym, and a computer - is exactly what I expect from initial DEFO training.
Thanks for all of your advice gents,... I'm always willing to take it.