Heh, It Flies! -
Confession time: I flew with BD in 99. Had a great time - it really was super training. BD was unwilling to teach me aeros but his "pattern diagram" I still use 13 years later. He's an interesting character and we got on well. He doesn't drink and his sense of humour is not mine (or vicky-vercky) - his wife is super, adorable and great fun to be with. These days one can stay at the family home which is rather nice. Budd's mum passed away whilst I was there and the chap was obviously v v v distracted - we still keep in touch...
There are lots of Pitts aeros instructors in the US.
I chose Keoki because Patty Wagstaff personally recommended him and Budd introduced me to Patty. Budd also introduced me to a few other "aerobatic household" names.
You'll learn a lot from both Budd and Keoki - but in my case v different things. I'd highly recommend them.
Stik
Aerobatic Display Team | Wildcat Aerobatics