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Old 19th February 2013 | 20:28
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StatorVane
 
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Sorry you've had no replies. I'm afraid I cannot comment on that specific school but having trained in the US (albeit many moons ago) I can say that there are indeed many mediocre schools nestled neatly between very good ones and very poor ones. It is just the same here in the UK where I am now.

If you have a specific training plan give a few schools a call and run it past them. Listen carefully to that initial response it may tell you a lot. Consider writing off any school that is slow to respond or doesn't grasp your requirements - in my experience this will make for problems down the line as thy rarely improve. i have also found that larger schools (not exclusively talking about the US now) with high profiles tend to be less enthusiastic about "converters" such as me -perhaps they have enough custom from ab initio customers and don't need the headache. You may find that a mediocre school is going to be better for you.

I'm afraid I cannot name names here as it is so long since I flew in those parts. I can, however, wholeheartedly recommend flying in Southern California!
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