RFG,
Great advice for all the new pilots. I agree, never hand over lump sums to offers of "Airline training", unless its Cathay, Qantas, BA etc and employment contract is signed. You will be offered all types of incentives but history has always proven that upfront payment only helps the operator and you put yourself in a HIGH risk position.
RFG knows what he talking about.
Well said RFG.