The seminar is pretty much what the rest of the industry charges - although we had a couple of sit-down lunches at Cambridge with ETA rather than buffets. I don't think we had quite such long hours and we were mercifully spared having a trick-cyclist going on about the teaching and learning process. We had some very informative lectures - not just being told how to prepare a lesson! Although the 'interactive' part of the Cambridge seminar did not give sufficient time for all syndicate members to participate - some shrinking violets couldn't be bothered to contribute - I think that too much emphasis is put on this generally and it isn't a particularly effective use of the time available. So regarding seminars, look up who provides them, the cost and what the content is before you book - because the content is not the same from each provider.
Regarding the renewal flight cost, don't forget that it's almost a whole day experience now as you have to do some ground instructing and suffer an oral as well. There will be the FIE's fee - plus as OnTrack don't actually own any aircraft they'd have to hire one for you to do the test in if you chose that option! But £635-£247=£388 for the FIE's fee, aircraft hire and VAT.....
[ 28 July 2001: Message edited by: BEagle ]