Can tell U a couple of things about Stapleford.
Got in touch with Annabel Winter (Chief Flying Instructor... or @ least she was @ the time). Very nice & helpful person.
What I liked :
* Not far from central London by tube (55mn between Theydon Bois & Oxford Circus on Central line)
* VOR on field
* Nice training a/cs (Warriors & Senecas)
* Local Class 1 AME (Dr P K Orton)
* Decent hourly rates for ME training
(£245 for MECR, £282 for MEIR)
* Accomodation available on site for £10 a day (or a night !!)
What I liked less :
* A/p very close to the congested London airspace (=> limited "freedom")
* No ILS or NDB on field : the approaches are made @ EGMC, 20nm to the E
* Couldn't find any nearby B&B in case school accomodation is fully booked
* SE hourly rates are not as good : £160 for the Warrior, £170 for the Arrow, used as the "Complex" type
Overall, they have still some of the best deals in the country :
* £3,790 for the CPL (£800 less than OATS' rip off)
* £8,440 for the MEIR (£5,000 less than OATS's MAJOR LEAGUE RIP OFF).
MF