Cutting through the testosterone driven drivel posted here sometimes: I believe that Bristol is clearly the way to go if you'r interested in a first time pass. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a Bristol Groupie; I reckon, for the money they charge, they can do something about fixing their online QDB interface, amongst many other things. That said, their material is excellent, the teachers are good, and their questions are right on the mark.
For the flying you have a massive selection, in the UK and throughout Europe. Whatever you do, look around. And as someone said above this post, pay as little in advance as you possibly can!
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