The deposit was paid to ensure that I got the course I wanted (VIP PPL 'one on one' 2 week course) at the time I wanted, i.e. last September. I booked my airline ticket, holidays from work etc...and not much else happened.
I did get books, flight case etc.. through the post , ready for action!!??
After many e-mail's I came to the conclusion that this wasn't going to happen, not 'legally' anyway. A couple of phone calls later, various 'suggestions' made (nudge nudge, wink wink!!) and here I am.
My concern about 'misleading' the immigration official (the suggestion) is that if I am refused entry once, then in future I have to declare it whenever I enter the USA, even for a holiday.
I thought OFT was in some way connected with CABAIR in the UK ? They seem to have something of a 'pompous' reputation ? Doesn't add up really , does it ??