Vanpilot
I'd agree that the concept seems to have been sold to those that didn't know any better when getting involved.
I was bagged by instructors when I was at school working towards my PPL when I said that I didn't think that doing the fulltime air academy type course was the answer for me. looking back, I am so glad I made that decision and knew that doing the fulltime loan course wasn't for me.
Working for a living, and now running a business that I am quite happy with and personally get alot of satisfaction out of, while instructing in various types part time and flying other cool vintage machines is just my cup of tea and I couldn't personally ask for more!
Just listen to all that is said by these highly experienced posters on here and I think new people considering these courses may have a better understanding and better preparation to make a decision.