Beag's of course you are right and speaking as the army guy that was on the committee to get the dispensations in the first place its ptretty disappointing but lets be honest the only time in 7000 hrs I've used the damn thing was on the pilot course, the occasional 6 monthly and to get my licence perhaps even the CAA need occasionally reminding that times change. You and I both know we study to pass exams and yes it gives us a good grounding but forget most of the guff in a couple of weeks, be honest it is a little outdated nowadays, aint it? It was very useful for timed arrivals! Before doppler etc, Those were the days eh.