Little Red Train - bit harsh, old chap! The whole idea of the NPPL IS to make private flying affordable!!!
One of the aims is to bring about an easing of FI requirements (but not standards), we also hope to ease current restrictions on both aerodromes and aircraft used for training. We are very aware, however, that this could open the door to some of the dubious characters who are lurking out in GA-land trying to peddle PPL instruction with fancy leterheads and a few clapped-out aircraft. Hence we are asking for the aircraft to be 'of a standard acceptable to the Authority' and the aerodromes used for NPPL training to be categorised in a similar manner. But 'approval' of all NPPL business may one day rest with an umbrella organisation - as will the processing of all NPPL applications - so some of the dodgy folk (if you're reading this, you know who you are and so do we!!) who think that they can make a quick buck will be seen off fairly smartly!
Softly, softly, catchee monkey. We are trying to ease things so that private GA WILL become more affordable, but not all changes can happen overnight.
[This message has been edited by BEagle (edited 09 March 2001).]