And another thing the CAA should ensure all flying schools are registered for VAT.
I think it is virtually impossible to operate a flying school WITHOUT it requiring to be registered for VAT.
With aircraft needing to fly around 300 hours per year to be financially viable, along with the average prices being charged, a school with a 'single' aircraft will be approaching the current £85k threshold. A 2nd aircraft almost certainly pushes the operation way past the limit.
I am not aware of any 'schools' operating a single aircraft.......
But I am well aware of ones not registered for VAT!
It creates an uneven playing field.