Sam - I agree that some balance is needed hence my comments. However, putting aside any safety issues for a minute there are some pretty bad reports of OFT on here.
Im not going to start passing judgement on OFT as I havent been there myself (yet). I think that as long as the aircraft is thoroughly pre-flighted saftey should be too much of an issue.
Jock 113 - I think that any issues to do with accidents are always going to spark a few concerns as to the exact circumstances, whether its the aircraft or the pilot. But as a soon to be student pilot, you must understand peoples concerns. However if the facts are incorrect then I can understand a bit of frustration. (Maybe I should be working for the UN!) As you work at OFT can you confirm a few points before I hand over my deposit for OFT...
1) How many instructors are currently under contract at OFT?
2) How many students are you currently intructing as a business?
Cheers
Chris