All of the above is of course absolutely true. But I know of one school where pretty well all students take at least 60 hours, usually more (sometimes a lot more), and another where a high proportion get through in the minimum hours. I'm in no way saying the second school is better; in fact, I know someone who did a PPL(H) there, after flying f/w for years, who reckons they rush students and cut corners. But is the first one better, or just slower? And is the second better, or do they leave things out. Or is neither of the above true? Or is it impossible to know?
Sorry to complicate the issue so much.