being somone who hopefully has their finger on the pulse bournemouth flying club has the edge over thier competitors on the field (eghh) The first time pass rate is excellent and the people there have taken sft's mantle. Military types tend to be PAT main source of business. ETA are an unknown quantity and whilst i agree with clowns comment regarding instructor quality they are the new kids on the block. I would add I have no allegiance to any of the schools on the field but I would like to think I know the difference between quality and average service . By the way cheshire I know you are blonde but the spelling is DUCHESS and Clowns get a life or a job preferably in academia.