I just finished the CFI/CFII at AF in Santa Monica. I thought that the Santa Monica campus was a really good program, there instructors are mostly very good and very helpful. I did the part 141, which includes an in house checkride for the CFII (which you can't fail) and you only have to do one checkride with the FAA or DPE. It cost about $5700 with 20hrs of flight time inlcuded. I went over by about 4hrs at $150/hr. I would recommend this program just be ready to work. We were there for 30 days straight from 8am to 9pm everyday! The three of us that were there everyday, we all finished within 32 days. I can't say the same for the people who would miss days and go home early. You should have your three writtens before you go. hope this helps