I too will back those positive comments on CFI and school alike.
If you feel you get a harsh hand off colin then you sure as hell aint gonna last in the airlines when someone decides to have a word with you, and yes i think when he does call u something it probably is because he likes you, or at least dislikes you less.
I had a great time in SFC many years ago 03/04, Tried hard and on occasion needed to be pointed in the right direction by which Colin was happy to do as only he knows how, Anywho good school then and i gather now, all the people with me then were employed within a year or so and as for myself I have been through a few airlines now and finally happy in the one i am now.
Good luck