I hadn't heard the AC/TC/AC NERC rumour...I don't understand why AC would come back.....
As for the AVC - as far as I understand, "they" checked whether it would be possible to run an AVC in Aries - possibly just to eliminate it as an option. As for the October students, it takes approx 3 months to train on the wings (perhaps a little less if tey are quick) and October to 'O' date is how long...?
makes you wonder