Just from what you wrote,whats wrong with Aeronautix Flight School.If i were training,what better instruction could you get than from a crusty old captain.Not a dig against the new instructors,just seems you would be getting more "experience"for your training dollar.Right there close to home,I definately think you are on the right track going with the fbo.I bet that when you get to where you need that six or seven day cross country in a twin,if you asked on here loud enoughyou might find someone on here willing to help your cause.Apache,s are great cross country time buildersAnyway,good luck to you from one old guy to another. FLY SAFE T.C.