EFT
I went to EFT in January and had a great time with very friendly European instructors. I have a few point to bare in mind;
- Log every hour you fly against charges as errors can be made!
- Confirm EXACTLY what is/is not included in the price.
- Get TSA clearance before going (Or you loose flying days)
- Complete ground exams before going
- Allow two weeks extra, Florida weather not as predictable as they'd have you believe
- Don't bother with night rating (Flying at night with single engine is wrong!)
- Allow about £1000 for living expenses per month.
- EFT lend you a car, make sure you can get to the shops!
- Check you can fly twice a day or allow more time.
- With EFT you either live at the airport (not bad at all and I have a thing for good hotels!) or a 20 min drive away (hence the free car)
- Read as much as you can while out there.
- Internet is a must for weather and flight planning! (Free in the apartments at EFT)
- It cost me just under £9000 from the time I decided to fly until the rubbish brown wallet arrived on my doorstep!
- Don't worry about uncontrolled American airports, they are all mental....