Greeting's all,

I am coming out of a 10 year Military career, and will be using my VA benefits to attend ATP. however the only school they have that uses this option is the one located in Panama City FL, I have read a VAST amount of post's and comments on the school, and it seems to me that you get out of it what you put into it. I know everyone's experience with the school is unique. I've weighed the good against the bad, and I seem to think that if you are motivated, and disciplined and ready to learn you wont run into a serious problem. I take into the account that there are "bad apples" as far as instructor out there, however "That Guy" is in every line of work, trust me I know. There seems to be a pattern of those throughout the postings that I have run across concerning ATP of two different type's of people, 1.) Those that go to school sit around and expect ratings to just fall in there lap, and then complain about the school when they don't. 2.) Those that go to the school apply themselves and have a wonderful and fulfilling experience.

I was initially about to waste my time and hard earned money with an outfit called Air Safety Flight Academy out of Glendale AZ, however after further investigation into there operations. and seeing them one too any times on Ripoff Report: By Consumers, For Consumers I decided against it, too bad I cannot get my deposit back.

So, all rambling aside, my question is has anyone been to the Panama City FL, ATP training center, and what was there experience with it. Also any other pilot's out there with experience with this Company or any other outfit that is good with the use of VA benefits I do have a mediocre amount of flight time. I just sold my BE-23-24 to help pay for the school, and have about 100hrs in a CE320. I know changing professions like this will require a pay cut. however I am prepared for that. Not that I dont like the Army, I just enjoy flying alot more. and dont mind making less to do what I love

Regards
Tim