Hi Flying Dutchman,
Here are some of my experiences of PEA - might be a bit dated now though....
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There are alot of sharks in the USA and especially in Florida as it is viewed as a holiday come fair Wx training region this side of Europe. PEA are not one of them.
They are a well managed organisation with good FAA instruction. Aircraft always available and there's a real sense of focus and working towards the same goal amongst students. Lends weight to quite a positive atmosphere.
Ops really helpful and they recognise the value of your custom (unlike some ab initio training establishments in the UK
)Not sure if they have gone over to do JAR training as well??
However A word to the wise: if you get an examiner called Nancy who wears a "God loves you" necklace do not be fooled by her loving Grandma exterior otherwise she'll push you flat onto your face.
Anyone know if the mighty Mike Kolendo is still there??? If he is, remind him he still owes me sushi
Also...are the Gopsill brothers still about????
Not trying to arrange a school reunion... just interested.