If the manager of the school has brains he/she can use headsets as another profit device by renting or selling them to students eg "We have headsets available for hire/sale. First flight free." etc
Sales of more expensive (& more profitable) headsets can even be encouraged by providing the cheapest & nastiest type for free use & then offering the opportunity for 'try before you buy' of better quality types.
As long as the price markup is reasonable, convenience can often make up for not being the cheapest seller in the country.
Alternatively they can be used as a loss leader marketing tool for the flying lessons eg "Free headset with the completion of xxxyyy course" devices etc.
The cost is minimal since they are business equipment and can be claimed on tax &/or amortised over time.
[This message has been edited by Tinstaafl (edited 28 May 2001).]