Originally Posted by
tobster911
(unless, of course, the school closed - but how often has that happened, compared to those that do this every day?)
Flight schools go bust much much more frequently than any other business that you'd pay up front for a service that you expect to be provided over an extended time period. I know, and have taught, five people who have lost between them many thousands of pounds each at different schools (over 20 years granted).
And Mary's advice is good. I've no time for those who dismiss gliding. You'll be a better pilot for having done some.