Sunstate is a great place to obtain flight training. No question about it. Great fleet. Great Instructors.

However, everyone that was at Sunstate when I was there spent more time and money for their rating(s) and training than they had planned or was quoted on the website.

We all went to dinner on several occasions and the students indicated the training cost 2-3 times the original amount.

That is one of the problems in this business. If a school finishes you up fast then the school makes less money. (not good for the school--but good for the student)

If they can "keep you on the hook" and keep dangling the "license" in front of you then they are able to charge you more money for plane rental and instructor time.

Remember most students will not be able to finish in the FAA minimum times required to take the checkride. This is true at any flight school.