I would agree that access is not that easy into Grob 109's for the less than able bodied. My concern is not about getting in, but getting out in an emergency (engine fire on the ground say ?)
Lets face it. They got the aircraft for free and refurbished them at Taxpayers expense (via a grant) through a dirty deal done in a smoke filled back room.
Disenfranchising 60,000 Air Cadets in 1 fell swoop while making themselves a nice little profit and getting themselves some free flying.
They'd have taken Be2c's on that basis..............
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