Esperanza. I would be interested to know where your catchment area is. As for the pay situation, I only get £10/hour, so it cant be that. However, we do fly PA28`s which i am sure you know, are more costly to run than the 150, but in my opinion a far better training platform.
VFE> not sure i agree about the trial lesson bringing in students. I think that those people who decide to learn to fly have made the decision before their trial lesson. I dont think we have ever had anyone `see the light` from a gift trial lesson. I hope your right about the August trend though.