I did my US certificates/ratings at FlightSafety Academy in Vero Beach. I have also had some flying lessons at an FBO.

No comparison.

The level of professionalism and attention to detail at FS was tremendous and I consider it money well spent. The FBO was a joke in terms of appearance, attention to detail, aircraft scheduling, attitude (bad, considering I was a customer), facilities, etc. FS was run professionaly and expected professionalism from their students.

When people ask me about it there is simply no hesitation about recommending a professional level of school.

Sorry for the thread drift.