Hi TomTom
I've replied to the PM you sent recently, but for the benefit of anyone else out there...
I'm been training at Classair for over a year now (with a large break between summer and spring). It's a great place, nice friendly people. Small enough to recognise the majority of the other students and PPLs.
Their fleet consists of a Tomahawk PA-38, a Cessna 172, and a Robin 3000. The PA-38 and 172 are primarily for student training, but can be booked out by PPLs. The Robin is for the most part just for PPL holders I beleive.
My instructor Iris really does boost my confidence and generally lets me get on with the flying, landings, etc. With a few pointers here and there to help me along. The other instructors are Lars, and David, both I've met and both seem very decent friendly people, as instructors they are made of the right stuff.
Biggin Hill in general. There are occasions you will be sat at the hold for 20 minutes cursing ATC off the radio saying "I so could have got off the ground in the time", "Whaaaat! They are on a 4 mile final! Why am I holding!". etc, but I've always found ATC to be very accomodating, professional, friendly and helpful. All requests, clearances etc are given in a relaxed, but professional manner, which helps you relax too.
There is a good mixture of traffic. Sometimes having to orbit or make a tight join to short final, and the odd go around. All experience tho.
Don't be put off by things like holding or orbiting go arounds etc. Yes it may end up costing a little more, but at the end of the day you are buying experience which is a fantastic thing to have when you do finally complete.
Happy flying & safe landings.
Rodent.