ChristopherRobin:
I feel you may have taken offence at my reply to you - none intended I can assure you...
...I can't believe that you're that naive (sp?) that you think you're on a level playing field with the 'wheels'.......before you know it, the bat will be well and truly invisible!!
...If you need further convincing, take a look at the draft DCI regarding the forthcoming redundancies....all those that accepted NCA PAS will revert to their previous terms (if selected for redundancy) having failed to complete the requisite 5 year ROS.
"So what?" I hear you say.......well, look at the effective dates of the introduction of the NCA PAS and the qualifying criteria for redundancy........then ask yourself if anyone is able to ACTUALLY complete a 5 year ROS based on those dates.....