WJRFlyBoy wrote:
It's time to stop talking and start doing so I would appreciate any advice
on how to assess a flight school, instructor, pricing and any other
suggestions.

No advice too basic, trust me Including what I should have included in
this post or requested in the first place

TIA


I agree that finding a CFI that you feel comfortable with is important.
Even better is one with more than 500 hours. But beyond that be prepared
to do some work and studying on your own. Too many students expect to be
spoon fed... they think because they are paying the money it should all
just happen without a lot of mental exertion on their part. Wrong.

The best students I've had are the ones that will study the material
on their own... will be well prepared for their pre-solo test and
for their solo cross countries and show up 20 minutes prior to their
scheduled lesson to get a weather briefing and for pre-flight.

Good luck... you sound like you want to be and will be a good pilot.