For what it's worth i think that it's better to speak to people who have been trained or going through training for advice on training. Makes sense i think. When i first thought about getting into paramotors, which was about a month ago, i looked through websites and joined this club to speak to people like you lot for advice and not phone up local fly schools. My feeling is they would just sell me the company line to get business, and why not it's their bread and butter. The people on this forum i feel are honest and seem to look out for each other in giving advice, information etc...
Shared interests, hopes and dreams goes a long way in my eyes and i will keep coming back here for help.