Chunk is correct, the two schools are entirely opposite and it all depends on where you feel most comfortable. I looked at both FSA and Aviator as well as ATP. I was impressed with with all three and felt each would help me achieve my goals in a very different way. I liked FSA for the facilities and the structure of the program. I also liked that they NEVER asked what other schools I was considering let alone say a negative word about them. Mike Cohen at Aviator seemed like a very straight guy and he said, "I will never say anything bad about FSA because they have their head on straight up there in Vero. I am not in competition with them as we are a completely different type of operation."
He did however say a few negatives about ATP who I would suspect he was in competition with. But not a big deal as far as I was concerned. ATP on the other hand reaffirmed my decision after some executive called me a month after my visit and drilled me for 15 minutes about what a big mistake I was making. Mike Cohen on the other hand took the high road and wished me the best of luck. More power to him and I will continue to respect his operation because of that. I've worked in the business world long enough to know that I don't like doing business with people whose only selling point is another business's negatives. Not saying ATP is a bad operation but that phone call rubbed me the wrong way.
With that being said, my original point is that the two schools are very different. Aviator is about speed, efficiency, and saving money. That was there selling point when I visited. FSA is about thoroughness plain and simple. Does that mean that a motivated and organized person will leave Aviator with a substandard education? Absolutely not. It seems that both operations have their head on straight when it comes to customer service which should be very important to anyone. Just ask the old ATA students. If you haven't visited both schools make sure you do before make a decision. Like Mike Cohen said, "come spend $1000 before you make a mistake spending $30,000." I thought that was good advice.
Hey Aloft you actually sound a bit like that guy calling from ATP. Quit throwing stones and get started on your own training. Last time I checked you're a lot more "senior" than I am. Seniority is everything right?