greywings, actually I thought the groundschool was very good indeed. Particularly the aerodynamics sessions.
But the 'learning environment' during the flying phase was, regrettably, a different kettle of fish. Lots of little things added up to make students feel regarded as unworthy even to enter the doors of the place.
"Dining In Night. Limited places, so priorities are:
1. Those who didn't go last time.
2. Those who did go last time.
3. Others.
4. Students"
Nice to find that pinned up on the noticeboard one morning....
237 OCU - an outfit which flew 100% of its allocated hours and graduated 33% of its allocated students.....
Although there were some notable exceptions - such as the legendary 'firm but fair' Bruce C who was a superb instructor.