Flight parents might not be the best source of information when it comes to making that judgement. Typically at a "shoe tournament" there are 4 divisions and nobody knows (or cares) who wins.
BTW, A parent from Dayton told me they only lost by single digits to Flight.
The fact that the best player on a Tennessee team is from North Carolina is a great example of why the "shoe tournaments" are what they are....an excellent place to be evaluated individually but not a good meter for judging team play. AAU is the better forum for team play as well as a strong opportunity to be seen by evaluators.
Both are viable options for 14-17 yr old student athletes to be put in front of college coaches but AAU has more structure and regulations(as well as clear cut winners)...something the "shoe tournaments" lack.