But it is not that much different over here. If you wear a life jacket over to Le Touquet for example you are required to inform the approved maintenance organisation that it has been worn.
Er, I'm sure the flying club I borrow ours from don't do this and they are definately "worn uninflated" whilst over water. Hmmmm....
Anyway I'm also a very satisfied NAC customer from a month with them last July...
...and will hopefully will be again in June and July of this year when I return for the Multi Addon to the CPL/IR. Already got the I20M form, just waiting for my new passport then it'll be a quick application to the Embassy.
I also know other people who are very satisfied with NAC, in fact they are out there right now doing a bit of flying!
Best wishes,
Charlie Zulu.