I was in a similiar situation with a flight school, I hated the instructors, it was too expensive and I felt that they were just trying to rob me of my money (with things such as late fees).
I ended up switching to a Flight CLUB rather than a school. Most of the clubs that I have been to or visited have older instructors who have a large amount of experience as ex-Military or ex-Commercial pilots. They aren't in it for profit, jsut for the love of teaching and free flying.
Therefore they put more towards their students and are much more flexiable and helpful in your flying.
The instructor I have is fantastic, I meet him every week regardless of the weather and we discuss ground school, aviation in the news and also get up flying where he teaches me the tricks of the trade. He not wanting me to just pass the PPL, hes wanting to make me an all round good pilot.
Which area of the UK do you currently live in? Someone may be able to recommend a school/club to you.
Last edited by preduk; 18th Feb 2008 at 13:54.