Hi Michael,
Great journey you're about to start.
A couple of tips.
Always read up on the next lesson. It can save you time and dollars. As an ex-instructor, I found the students who studied progressed quicker and have a better understanding than those who just rock up for their lesson and hadn't read a thing. Have a look at the Flight Training Manual by Aviation Theory Centre. Prefect for the job.
Theory. If the budget allows, do a BAK and PPL theory course. You can self study, but you can learn more when doing it with a group of individuals who are at the same phase of training as yourself. Good fun and good memories. Still friends with fellow BAK students some 20 odd years later. Really enjoyed teaching it too!
Only heard little bits from here and there about Air Australia which were all positive. Like what others have said, try a country flying school as well. Good atmosphere, very little waiting and no or very little in the way of landing fees. They are also less restrictive than Jandakot and the other class D airports. But then again, I'm a bit (actually a lot) biased towards country flying schools.
One last thing. There are two types of student. There are those who want a Pilot licence, and there are those who want to learn to fly! There is a difference.
Good luck, enjoy the experience and be the one who wants to learn to fly.
In-cog
Last edited by in-cog-nito; 30th Jan 2013 at 07:34.