Originally Posted by
PilotPrincess
Ok ... so what happens then if you get get out there, ie. to OFT having paid for your flights/visa/tsa/course deposit and then they say to you, "We won't let you train until you have paid for the course up front" ... they have you over a barrel. Have you ever been in that situation Mr Scroggs?
It is not too difficult either to transfer to another immigration approved school that wants to play fair either. They would be more than delighted to help you through the process. Its in their interests too. At least they know they are getting a customer who is not prepared to be a scmuck.
Do a search here on Pprune because a number of people have explained how to move schools if things dont work out.
For others ask the question before you sign up with them how they expect payment to be done. If you dont like it dont go with them.
A good flying school is more than just good instruction. Its good admin, good aircraft the whole lot. Corners cut in one area indicates corners cut elsewhere, it stands to reason.
I find it strange that aviation is one of the activities where its customers are expected to fork out several thousand of pounds to be treated like sh!t by pompous (sometimes crooked) and overbearing suppliers.
Is it any wonder GA is dying.