Martyn - Mary Jo told us that when they were showing us round the simulator block, remember? I'm glad it's a concrete plan. Did FI indicate when it was going to be installed?
I have chosen Flight Training Europe. A number of people have recommended it to me including a family member who is there now. On the occasions I have been out there to visit I could really envisage myself living out there for 14 months. The facilities are excellent, the instructors and staff seem highly professional and above all the students there appear to be really happy. I've always wanted to live in a foreign country and learn a new language so going to FTE will be like killing two birds with one stone. Personally FTE is right for me. However, I'm not saying it would be right for you. This is just my opinion. Visit them both and go with your instincts.