Which school would you choose?

[gator_hater]

I donlt know about the ads you read, and the basis of the other opinions but...I've done the FSI thing and it worked out fine for me. But it has been stated, you've got to crunch the numbers and decide for yourself...

 

[pilotmiketx]

Now I know a lot of schools out there tend to bend, twist, and stretch the truth to make themselves look good. Hell, I would to if I were competing for students and each one was going to spend anywhere from $50,000 to $100,000.

You answered your own question. Those places will take a disproportionate amount of money and cause you many headaches for whatever "experience" they offer. There is no substitute for real, bona-fide, earned experience. Especially in aviation.

Finish your degree. Finish your CFI. Teach for your school or another FBO or both. If you're a good instructor you will have no shortage of students. You'll be on your way to a long series of entry level jobs in no time.