ECL, how are you going to build heli hours in Aus without a work permit ?
Kestrel's management works very hard to keep their students happy and that's a good thing. In recent years they appear to have scaled back their fixed wing operations somewhat to concentrate on heli training. I can confirm their Frasca simulator is very good and Rex is a very experienced instructor. Mangalore airport is remote but on-site accomodation is a home away from home.