If they had asked, I would have told them where they could go earlier than I did.
I had an hour in the Tecnam prior to arrival on site but significant instruction in “traditional” twins and plenty much “Glass” experience so, from my point of view, a few hours single famil and the rest of the standards sign-off in the “unfamiliar” type would have made more sense, been quicker and if relevant, cheaper.
It’s a difficult situation as you want to ensure your instructors are well trained and standardised (and cost to you as an ATO shouldn’t be a consideration) but you need some level of commitment and “return on your investment”.
If they’re bonding for the 30 P1 hours then I suppose that’s fair enough, but for the CRI ME course and/or standards that doesn’t sit comfortably with me.