Thank you for your replies Chaztee.
Frankly,the FTA is a very good option indeed for doing flight training.i have looked into their webpage and they don't seem to offer flight training which is below PPL level....(pls correct me if i am wrong on this one)
P.S...do most of the flying schools in Aus.adopt a "pay as you go" system for the training fees?
many thx Chaztee... and congrats on the admission to CP36
pandaman