I know this probably feels like beating a dead horse...
But I'm considering going for my PPL shortly and I'm trying to work out whether it's worth swimming with any of the sharks in Florida, and if so then which of them would be likely to take the smallest bites.
As you can probably tell, I've been reading the forums and my understanding is that there are essentially 3 schools in Florida:
Everyone is unanimous not to go to Naples.
People are mixed regarding Ormond Beach / Easa.
EFT seems to have a better reputation, but still not squeaky clean. Significantly more expensive.
I guess my problem is that I know there have recently been changes. E.g. AT has left Ormond beach aviation. Lots of interesting news stories there if you google him. EFT seemed to have lots of complaints in the past, but more recent posts appear far more favourable.
I am having a short career break, and I'm shortly to be a father (about 6 months). My normal working week is 60-80 hours so my experience is that trying to get anything done whilst I'm working just doesn't work... And I know that if I don't get it all done before the baby arrives, I never will! So all in all I have quite a strong reason to go to the USA with its better weather, even though if circumstances were different I would prefer to learn in the UK.
I'd be grateful if anybody on the list would be willing to give me any further information on either OBA/EASA or EFT as these are the two that I'm still considering. I'd be particularly glad to hear from anyone who's been to either school within the last 2 years. And I'd like to hear about any 'hidden extras'. Safety is also obviously a concern, but I don't mind older aircraft so long as they're airworthy.
Please feel welcome to PM me if there's anything you'd rather not discuss on-list.