Originally Posted by nmcpilot
I've heard OBA are bad so avoid them! Get your PPL in England get more expierienced then go on a flying holiday over to Florida or something.
Well I've heard the US is bad, better avoid it hadn't we? Especially when those who've never been are the ones giving us the advice.
I hear a lot of claims about OBA - usually from those lack any personal experience and therefore think themselves the wisest. I have had the experience of being trained at OBA, twice, and I can only view your remark as libelous.
Neither is there anything awful about the American system. It happens to be far healthier for GA flying and is unquestionably better suited for training. Just ask your American friends who are bending over themselves to come flying in the UK. The differences can be grasped and reviewed in a morning's work.