Not to overshadow anything said in that post, all very good points based on your experience I'm sure, but....
-i believe 21 students in total have studied with or are currently studying with PRI/CAA and to date only one student has finished the course.
As of a few weeks ago that's now 2
Not to be pedantic but I think he deserves acknowledgement!
And just to briefly add there seems to be a big difference with the fixed wing versus rotary. I get the impression that the heli-lads are looked after a LOT better than the fixed wing, and encounter a lot less hassle.