needless fire cover
I think if the figures were looked at regarding incidents and accidents within the aerodrome boundary we all know what the findings would be. Very few involving instructors and students and also thankfully no fires. I am all for minimal self fire cover and safety but baulk at paying for a full time crew which in turn costs the customer, restricts operations and adds to the cost of flying. I still find it irrational that FIC, I/R, multi engine training and flight tests require no fire cover. Also 3 axis fibreglass microlights which cruise at 100 knots and operate at my training field and are also exempt. 80% of my instructional flying is outside gliding range of a fire engine and it does not make me nervous. 1994 is a long time ago and I think its about time there was another survey amongst instructors and operators. Its time the playing field was levelled and either we all have cover or we all do not. Nuff said I think!