Don't be forced to stay in the big smoke. Look further a field. There are many more flying schools/airports out there other than MMB, MEN, PCK Depending on what part of melbourne you are in they can be just as easy to get if not quicker, Some have better service and your not treated as a number, your hip pocket often is not hit quite as hard as there is no langing fees etc. Why pay them when you come out with exactly the same ticket at the end.