...after doing some research I'm looking at polar opposites in the flight training world. In my local area (KLGB) there's the Long Beach Flying Club which is by all accounts one of the most affordable places to train at in the area, and then there's Angel City Flyers which leans towards the more expensive side (they are a "Diamond Training Center"). I'm conflicted on where to go, on the one hand most people say to get your training at the most affordable price possible, which would by the LBFC, but then again, ACF seems to have a great curriculum and a structured approach to training which could be helpful as I want to do all my training, then CFI my way onto a regional. I'm leaning more towards LBFC for the price, ACF says on their website $16K for a private at close to FAA minimums (40) but most people take longer. I'm just thinking out loud and wanted to get different opinions. I get the feeling that in the long run this venture will be expensive no matter were I go so I might as well just commit to a flight school and get on with it...