I was training for my PPL with HFS where I logged around 15 hours until February, I then changed schools due to the distance I was travelling and not having any continuity with my training, it was 2 steps forward then 3 steps back. The reason I changed had nothing to do with the school itself. I simply wanted to fly at least 1 hour per week. I thought everything was fine and dandy with the school especially after moving into the new office.
Looks like I got out in the nick of time.
I did warn my friend not to pay up front time and time again, however he never listened, I really can't see him getting his money back now, I do wonder when will people realise NEVER pay up front.