CessnaFloatFlyer, it's time to call BS. Your website is Ocean Air, and it specifically says that you are "close to Vancouver" so stop pretending you're not a competitor. IMHO, it would have been much more professional to disclose up-front that you're obviously the competition. You have finally start...

Thanks for the suggestions, Cat and Cessa. The Parallel info I found says mostly good things about the owner's quality of instruction and that's mainly what I care about. Personally it doesn't really matter to me where the guy lives--only what he knows. And the Island Coastal Aviation website shows ...

Hey Jeff, I'm also planning to head to the coast for a 50-hour course with these Island Coastal, so I'm naturally curious to know how it went for you. So far I’ve read very good things from their webite and friends, and I’m thinking of starting there in June. If anyone else has dealt with them befor...