C172s, you sound awfully like the WMU promotional people did! Maybe you're acquainted? Just a hunch.....
"Come to Michigan", they said. "We've got new aircraft with GPS, our own 747 and our Senecas have leather seats & CD players. It'll be great fun!!! Oh, and we usually manage to get most of the chaps through ok" (you know, those chaps hand-picked from the top 0.1% of all airline applicants).
And fun it was, so what more could one possibly ask for! How about quality training, professionally delivered, on time & on budget?
To anyone seriously contemplating WMU’s hybrid JAA/FAA lash-up – tread carefully. Don't believe anything promised or implied at the marketing stage unless confirmed in writing; not all are the honourable ‘Officers & Gentlemen’ they may appear to be. Don't sign the contract, or part with a cent, until you are happy with every clause. Don't be surprised if the course is delayed or cancelled at short notice. Expect to be treated with contempt by certain members of the establishment. Allow generous contingencies of time & cash. And get yourself a good lawyer.