I haven't yet decided where I'll continue my studies post-PPL..
in fact I wasn't actually planning on starting my training yet, but merely to experience a trial flight and get a feel for whether this really was something I wanted to do. I'd thought previously of saving up and then most likely taking the integrated route. Oh, how things can change quickly.
I chose Aeros having read some good things about them and being one of the most well located schools for me.
As I've only had one lesson so far, and visited twice - I am of course entirely limited to first impressions.
However, so far I cannot fault them. Unfortunately due to our lovely weather it was a case of 4th (!!!) time lucky in actually being able to fly. Yes, all of my lessons had been booked on those bad days we had in between the fantastic weather. Obviously this is out of their hands, but I can only give compliments in how they handled it and re-arranged.
The whole operation came across as very professional, everyone was friendly and I was shown around. I really felt welcomed and as though I got value for money.
As for the flight - Piper PA28-161 which seemed to my untrained eye at least to be well maintained. My instructor - hopefully remembering this right: He's a retired ex Cathay Pacific captain, who's flown the TriStar, 707, 747 (several variants) and 777 -
I couldn't have felt in more experienced and secure company!
So whilst not able to compare costs as I haven't researched this extensively enough yet, I'd definitely say it's worth paying them a visit.
Be assured I don't work for them, and only found out about them from postings here. I'd also be prompt to complain if I felt unhappy with their service!