I done my PPL with Cabair in both Blackbushe & then (much) later in Bournemouth & didn't have any problem with the training standards.
Having got lucky & had a commited instructor at Blackbush, I virtualy interviewed the instructor & the school & Bournemouth ( along with a few others ) to make sure I had an instructor I could get along with & who cared.
Most instructors @ Cabair are building up the hours & qualifications for ATPL & Cabair is just a stepping stone. There were some uncaring instructors so make sure you are happy with who they give you.
All of the instructors I saw briefed & debriefed fully. An hours flying gave me a 2 hour slot with an instructor.
They certainly aren't the cheapest, I can't defend them on that, but the standars are good & I don't know of any other schools where I would have done my QXC in a brand new >100hr Warrior.
I guess the main thing though is to check out the school & instructor for yourself. Be thorough, observe what is going on around you & the club. Go on the hour mark - that's change over time for the instructors.
Your going to spend a lot of money somewhere. Make sure they earn it & deserve your custom.
BtB
Last edited by bertiethebadger; 3rd April 2002 at 07:00.