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Old 10th Aug 2015, 22:26
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Angel Tailwheels Etc - opinions for PPL?

As you'll see in my first post, I've been round the houses looking for the right school.

Eventually Jim at Arizona Aero-Tech (great guy, but they don't issue I-20s) recommended me to Tailwheels Etc. I've just had a great conversation with them, reassuring considering their "accelerated" marketing. I asked if it would be a problem for me to do the PPL over 21 or 28 days rather than the 14-16 they advertise, and they said it's fine, no financial impact either way. They're Part 141, which I understand to be a good thing. They have Cessna 150s and 152s. They do ask for $1000 non-refundable, then half the $9,995 on starting, and the balance at the end. Everyone on these forums always says NEVER DO THAT, but a lot of people also seem to be content with their offering so I'm confused.

Reviews online are mixed - does anyone have first-hand experience of the place, and would like to share?

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